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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 223.85, 335.90 and 121.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 223.85, 335.90 and 121.13 is: 181.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    223.85 : 335.90 = 121.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    223.85/335.90 = 121.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    223.85x = 335.90 × 121.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    223.85x = 40,687.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,687.57/223.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.76

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