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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 162, 223.38 and 106.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 162, 223.38 and 106.74 is: 147.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    162 : 223.38 = 106.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    162/223.38 = 106.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    162x = 223.38 × 106.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    162x = 23,843.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,843.58/162
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.18

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