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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 162.06, 223.67 and 99.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 162.06, 223.67 and 99.90 is: 137.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    162.06 : 223.67 = 99.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    162.06/223.67 = 99.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    162.06x = 223.67 × 99.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    162.06x = 22,344.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,344.13/162.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137.88

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