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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 223.12, 334.60 and 107.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 223.12, 334.60 and 107.53 is: 161.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    223.12 : 334.60 = 107.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    223.12/334.60 = 107.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    223.12x = 334.60 × 107.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    223.12x = 35,978.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,978.43/223.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161.25

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