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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 223.96, 335.94 and 102.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 223.96, 335.94 and 102.10 is: 153.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    223.96 : 335.94 = 102.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    223.96/335.94 = 102.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    223.96x = 335.94 × 102.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    223.96x = 34,299.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,299.47/223.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153.15

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