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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.51, 332.41 and 91.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.51, 332.41 and 91.58 is: 137.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.51 : 332.41 = 91.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.51/332.41 = 91.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.51x = 332.41 × 91.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.51x = 30,440.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,440.22/221.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137.42

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