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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 223.06, 334.62 and 86.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 223.06, 334.62 and 86.10 is: 129.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    223.06 : 334.62 = 86.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    223.06/334.62 = 86.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    223.06x = 334.62 × 86.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    223.06x = 28,810.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,810.78/223.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129.16

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