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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 223.94, 335.77 and 93.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 223.94, 335.77 and 93.92 is: 140.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    223.94 : 335.77 = 93.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    223.94/335.77 = 93.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    223.94x = 335.77 × 93.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    223.94x = 31,533.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,533.60/223.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.81

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