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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 223.78, 335.35 and 101.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 223.78, 335.35 and 101.89 is: 152.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    223.78 : 335.35 = 101.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    223.78/335.35 = 101.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    223.78x = 335.35 × 101.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    223.78x = 34,168.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,168.81/223.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152.69

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