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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.99, 332.90 and 92.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.99, 332.90 and 92.06 is: 138.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.99 : 332.90 = 92.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.99/332.90 = 92.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.99x = 332.90 × 92.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.99x = 30,646.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,646.77/221.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138.05

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