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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 162, 223.92 and 145.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 162, 223.92 and 145.44 is: 201.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    162 : 223.92 = 145.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    162/223.92 = 145.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    162x = 223.92 × 145.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    162x = 32,566.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,566.92/162
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.03

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