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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.99, 332.69 and 91.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.99, 332.69 and 91.95 is: 137.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.99 : 332.69 = 91.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.99/332.69 = 91.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.99x = 332.69 × 91.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.99x = 30,591.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,591.08/221.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137.80

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