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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 223.27, 334.87 and 106.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 223.27, 334.87 and 106.07 is: 159.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    223.27 : 334.87 = 106.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    223.27/334.87 = 106.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    223.27x = 334.87 × 106.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    223.27x = 35,517.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,517.72/223.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.08

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