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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 223.91, 309.06 and 136.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 223.91, 309.06 and 136.61 is: 188.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    223.91 : 309.06 = 136.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    223.91/309.06 = 136.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    223.91x = 309.06 × 136.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    223.91x = 42,220.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,220.69/223.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.56

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