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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 223.63, 335.43 and 86.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 223.63, 335.43 and 86.65 is: 129.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    223.63 : 335.43 = 86.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    223.63/335.43 = 86.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    223.63x = 335.43 × 86.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    223.63x = 29,065.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,065.01/223.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129.97

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