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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 162, 223.56 and 99.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 162, 223.56 and 99.94 is: 137.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    162 : 223.56 = 99.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    162/223.56 = 99.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    162x = 223.56 × 99.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    162x = 22,342.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,342.59/162
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137.92

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