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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 162.04, 223.69 and 106.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 162.04, 223.69 and 106.05 is: 146.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    162.04 : 223.69 = 106.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    162.04/223.69 = 106.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    162.04x = 223.69 × 106.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    162.04x = 23,722.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,722.32/162.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146.40

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