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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 223.66, 335.21 and 101.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 223.66, 335.21 and 101.93 is: 152.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    223.66 : 335.21 = 101.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    223.66/335.21 = 101.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    223.66x = 335.21 × 101.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    223.66x = 34,165.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,165.77/223.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152.76

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