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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 223.64, 335.50 and 93.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 223.64, 335.50 and 93.72 is: 140.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    223.64 : 335.50 = 93.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    223.64/335.50 = 93.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    223.64x = 335.50 × 93.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    223.64x = 31,443.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,443.06/223.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.60

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