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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.73, 332.49 and 91.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.73, 332.49 and 91.71 is: 137.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.73 : 332.49 = 91.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.73/332.49 = 91.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.73x = 332.49 × 91.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.73x = 30,492.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,492.66/221.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137.52

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