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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.75, 332.45 and 91.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.75, 332.45 and 91.74 is: 137.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.75 : 332.45 = 91.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.75/332.45 = 91.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.75x = 332.45 × 91.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.75x = 30,498.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,498.50/221.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137.54

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