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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 162.04, 223.60 and 103.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 162.04, 223.60 and 103.02 is: 142.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    162.04 : 223.60 = 103.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    162.04/223.60 = 103.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    162.04x = 223.60 × 103.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    162.04x = 23,035.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,035.27/162.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142.16

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