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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 223.54, 308.52 and 136.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 223.54, 308.52 and 136.18 is: 187.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    223.54 : 308.52 = 136.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    223.54/308.52 = 136.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    223.54x = 308.52 × 136.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    223.54x = 42,014.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,014.25/223.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.95

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