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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 162.06, 223.71 and 108.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 162.06, 223.71 and 108.90 is: 150.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    162.06 : 223.71 = 108.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    162.06/223.71 = 108.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    162.06x = 223.71 × 108.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    162.06x = 24,362.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,362.02/162.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150.33

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