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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 162.02, 223.50 and 144.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 162.02, 223.50 and 144.32 is: 199.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    162.02 : 223.50 = 144.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    162.02/223.50 = 144.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    162.02x = 223.50 × 144.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    162.02x = 32,254.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,254.40/162.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.07

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