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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 162.03, 223.54 and 99.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 162.03, 223.54 and 99.87 is: 137.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    162.03 : 223.54 = 99.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    162.03/223.54 = 99.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    162.03x = 223.54 × 99.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    162.03x = 22,324.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,324.94/162.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137.78

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