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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.92, 332.63 and 106.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.92, 332.63 and 106.20 is: 159.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.92 : 332.63 = 106.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.92/332.63 = 106.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.92x = 332.63 × 106.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.92x = 35,325.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,325.31/221.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.18

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