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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.51, 332.25 and 105.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.51, 332.25 and 105.92 is: 158.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.51 : 332.25 = 105.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.51/332.25 = 105.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.51x = 332.25 × 105.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.51x = 35,190.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,190.26/221.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.87

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