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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 223.68, 335.36 and 93.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 223.68, 335.36 and 93.76 is: 140.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    223.68 : 335.36 = 93.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    223.68/335.36 = 93.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    223.68x = 335.36 × 93.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    223.68x = 31,443.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,443.35/223.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.57

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