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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 223.89, 335.94 and 121.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 223.89, 335.94 and 121.25 is: 181.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    223.89 : 335.94 = 121.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    223.89/335.94 = 121.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    223.89x = 335.94 × 121.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    223.89x = 40,732.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,732.12/223.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.93

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