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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 223.83, 335.61 and 106.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 223.83, 335.61 and 106.56 is: 159.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    223.83 : 335.61 = 106.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    223.83/335.61 = 106.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    223.83x = 335.61 × 106.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    223.83x = 35,762.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,762.60/223.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.78

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