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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.53, 332.21 and 91.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.53, 332.21 and 91.55 is: 137.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.53 : 332.21 = 91.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.53/332.21 = 91.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.53x = 332.21 × 91.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.53x = 30,412.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,412.95/221.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137.29

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