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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 162, 223.56 and 103.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 162, 223.56 and 103.86 is: 143.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    162 : 223.56 = 103.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    162/223.56 = 103.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    162x = 223.56 × 103.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    162x = 23,218.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,218.94/162
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.33

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