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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 223.61, 334.96 and 142.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 223.61, 334.96 and 142.16 is: 212.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    223.61 : 334.96 = 142.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    223.61/334.96 = 142.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    223.61x = 334.96 × 142.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    223.61x = 47,616.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,616.48/223.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.95

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