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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222.92, 334.50 and 101.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222.92, 334.50 and 101.12 is: 151.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222.92 : 334.50 = 101.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222.92/334.50 = 101.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222.92x = 334.50 × 101.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222.92x = 33,822.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,822.46/222.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151.72

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