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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222.99, 334.45 and 86.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222.99, 334.45 and 86.10 is: 129.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222.99 : 334.45 = 86.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222.99/334.45 = 86.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222.99x = 334.45 × 86.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222.99x = 28,795.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,795.71/222.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129.13

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