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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 223.74, 335.76 and 102.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 223.74, 335.76 and 102.00 is: 153.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    223.74 : 335.76 = 102.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    223.74/335.76 = 102.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    223.74x = 335.76 × 102.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    223.74x = 34,248.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,248.40/223.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153.07

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