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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.69, 332.42 and 106.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.69, 332.42 and 106.04 is: 159.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.69 : 332.42 = 106.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.69/332.42 = 106.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.69x = 332.42 × 106.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.69x = 35,250.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,250.12/221.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.00

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