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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 223.74, 335.53 and 86.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 223.74, 335.53 and 86.75 is: 130.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    223.74 : 335.53 = 86.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    223.74/335.53 = 86.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    223.74x = 335.53 × 86.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    223.74x = 29,105.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,105.33/223.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130.09

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