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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 223.68, 335.67 and 101.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 223.68, 335.67 and 101.97 is: 153.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    223.68 : 335.67 = 101.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    223.68/335.67 = 101.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    223.68x = 335.67 × 101.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    223.68x = 34,228.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,228.27/223.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153.02

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