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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.52, 332.08 and 105.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.52, 332.08 and 105.89 is: 158.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.52 : 332.08 = 105.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.52/332.08 = 105.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.52x = 332.08 × 105.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.52x = 35,164.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,164.52/221.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.74

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