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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222.02, 332.90 and 106.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222.02, 332.90 and 106.42 is: 159.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222.02 : 332.90 = 106.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222.02/332.90 = 106.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222.02x = 332.90 × 106.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222.02x = 35,427.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,427.22/222.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.57

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