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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.63, 332.39 and 91.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.63, 332.39 and 91.69 is: 137.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.63 : 332.39 = 91.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.63/332.39 = 91.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.63x = 332.39 × 91.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.63x = 30,476.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,476.24/221.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137.51

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