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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 162.05, 223.70 and 106.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 162.05, 223.70 and 106.69 is: 147.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    162.05 : 223.70 = 106.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    162.05/223.70 = 106.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    162.05x = 223.70 × 106.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    162.05x = 23,866.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,866.96/162.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.28

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