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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 223.91, 335.98 and 95.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 223.91, 335.98 and 95.63 is: 143.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    223.91 : 335.98 = 95.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    223.91/335.98 = 95.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    223.91x = 335.98 × 95.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    223.91x = 32,128.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,128.09/223.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.49

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