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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 223.59, 335.03 and 86.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 223.59, 335.03 and 86.55 is: 129.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    223.59 : 335.03 = 86.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    223.59/335.03 = 86.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    223.59x = 335.03 × 86.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    223.59x = 28,996.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,996.85/223.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129.69

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