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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222.59, 334.07 and 100.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222.59, 334.07 and 100.87 is: 151.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222.59 : 334.07 = 100.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222.59/334.07 = 100.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222.59x = 334.07 × 100.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222.59x = 33,695.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,695.47/222.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151.38

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