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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 223.47, 335.25 and 86.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 223.47, 335.25 and 86.54 is: 129.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    223.47 : 335.25 = 86.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    223.47/335.25 = 86.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    223.47x = 335.25 × 86.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    223.47x = 29,010.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,010.86/223.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129.82

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