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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 162.00, 223.59 and 106.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 162.00, 223.59 and 106.73 is: 147.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    162.00 : 223.59 = 106.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    162.00/223.59 = 106.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    162.00x = 223.59 × 106.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    162.00x = 23,864.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,864.72/162.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.31

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