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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 223.94, 335.71 and 87.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 223.94, 335.71 and 87.09 is: 130.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    223.94 : 335.71 = 87.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    223.94/335.71 = 87.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    223.94x = 335.71 × 87.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    223.94x = 29,236.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,236.98/223.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130.56

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