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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222.72, 334.16 and 99.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222.72, 334.16 and 99.25 is: 148.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222.72 : 334.16 = 99.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222.72/334.16 = 99.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222.72x = 334.16 × 99.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222.72x = 33,165.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,165.38/222.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148.91

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