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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 223.93, 335.92 and 87.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 223.93, 335.92 and 87.07 is: 130.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    223.93 : 335.92 = 87.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    223.93/335.92 = 87.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    223.93x = 335.92 × 87.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    223.93x = 29,248.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,248.55/223.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130.62

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