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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222.12, 333.02 and 85.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222.12, 333.02 and 85.16 is: 127.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222.12 : 333.02 = 85.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222.12/333.02 = 85.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222.12x = 333.02 × 85.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222.12x = 28,359.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,359.98/222.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127.68

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