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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.61, 332.15 and 91.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.61, 332.15 and 91.53 is: 137.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.61 : 332.15 = 91.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.61/332.15 = 91.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.61x = 332.15 × 91.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.61x = 30,401.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,401.23/221.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137.18

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