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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.75, 332.72 and 91.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.75, 332.72 and 91.83 is: 137.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.75 : 332.72 = 91.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.75/332.72 = 91.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.75x = 332.72 × 91.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.75x = 30,553.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,553.22/221.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137.79

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