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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 223.96, 335.82 and 102.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 223.96, 335.82 and 102.16 is: 153.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    223.96 : 335.82 = 102.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    223.96/335.82 = 102.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    223.96x = 335.82 × 102.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    223.96x = 34,307.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,307.37/223.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153.19

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