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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 223.86, 335.55 and 93.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 223.86, 335.55 and 93.72 is: 140.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    223.86 : 335.55 = 93.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    223.86/335.55 = 93.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    223.86x = 335.55 × 93.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    223.86x = 31,447.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,447.75/223.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.48

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