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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.77, 332.45 and 106.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.77, 332.45 and 106.14 is: 159.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.77 : 332.45 = 106.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.77/332.45 = 106.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.77x = 332.45 × 106.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.77x = 35,286.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,286.24/221.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.11

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