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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 162.05, 223.58 and 103.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 162.05, 223.58 and 103.87 is: 143.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    162.05 : 223.58 = 103.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    162.05/223.58 = 103.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    162.05x = 223.58 × 103.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    162.05x = 23,221.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,221.62/162.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.30

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