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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 223.92, 335.98 and 93.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 223.92, 335.98 and 93.96 is: 140.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    223.92 : 335.98 = 93.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    223.92/335.98 = 93.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    223.92x = 335.98 × 93.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    223.92x = 31,567.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,567.54/223.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.97

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