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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 223.51, 308.45 and 136.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 223.51, 308.45 and 136.16 is: 187.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    223.51 : 308.45 = 136.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    223.51/308.45 = 136.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    223.51x = 308.45 × 136.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    223.51x = 41,998.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,998.55/223.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.90

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