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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 162.01, 223.54 and 147.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 162.01, 223.54 and 147.66 is: 203.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    162.01 : 223.54 = 147.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    162.01/223.54 = 147.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    162.01x = 223.54 × 147.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    162.01x = 33,007.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,007.92/162.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.74

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