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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 162, 223.61 and 109.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 162, 223.61 and 109.62 is: 151.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    162 : 223.61 = 109.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    162/223.61 = 109.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    162x = 223.61 × 109.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    162x = 24,511.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,511.58/162
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151.31

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