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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 223.75, 335.50 and 101.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 223.75, 335.50 and 101.90 is: 152.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    223.75 : 335.50 = 101.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    223.75/335.50 = 101.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    223.75x = 335.50 × 101.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    223.75x = 34,188.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,188.42/223.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152.80

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