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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 223.50, 335.12 and 120.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 223.50, 335.12 and 120.72 is: 181.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    223.50 : 335.12 = 120.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    223.50/335.12 = 120.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    223.50x = 335.12 × 120.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    223.50x = 40,455.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,455.08/223.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.01

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