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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 223.68, 335.61 and 101.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 223.68, 335.61 and 101.91 is: 152.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    223.68 : 335.61 = 101.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    223.68/335.61 = 101.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    223.68x = 335.61 × 101.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    223.68x = 34,202.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,202.02/223.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152.91

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