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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.65, 332.53 and 99.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.65, 332.53 and 99.95 is: 149.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.65 : 332.53 = 99.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.65/332.53 = 99.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.65x = 332.53 × 99.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.65x = 33,236.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,236.37/221.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149.95

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