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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 162, 223.43 and 99.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 162, 223.43 and 99.77 is: 137.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    162 : 223.43 = 99.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    162/223.43 = 99.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    162x = 223.43 × 99.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    162x = 22,290.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,290.00/162
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137.59

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