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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.64, 331.95 and 106.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.64, 331.95 and 106.16 is: 159.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.64 : 331.95 = 106.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.64/331.95 = 106.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.64x = 331.95 × 106.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.64x = 35,241.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,241.19/221.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.00

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