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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 223.91, 335.94 and 87.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 223.91, 335.94 and 87.05 is: 130.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    223.91 : 335.94 = 87.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    223.91/335.94 = 87.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    223.91x = 335.94 × 87.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    223.91x = 29,242.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,242.85/223.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130.60

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