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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.52, 332 and 93.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.52, 332 and 93.12 is: 139.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.52 : 332 = 93.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.52/332 = 93.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.52x = 332 × 93.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.52x = 30,915.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,915.84/221.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139.56

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