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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.95, 332.94 and 67.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.95, 332.94 and 67.87 is: 101.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.95 : 332.94 = 67.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.95/332.94 = 67.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.95x = 332.94 × 67.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.95x = 22,596.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,596.64/221.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 101.81

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