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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 223.06, 334.33 and 86.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 223.06, 334.33 and 86.03 is: 128.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    223.06 : 334.33 = 86.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    223.06/334.33 = 86.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    223.06x = 334.33 × 86.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    223.06x = 28,761.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,761.56/223.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128.94

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