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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.57, 332.42 and 106.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.57, 332.42 and 106.00 is: 159.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.57 : 332.42 = 106.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.57/332.42 = 106.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.57x = 332.42 × 106.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.57x = 35,234.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,234.33/221.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.02

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