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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 162.07, 223.73 and 103.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 162.07, 223.73 and 103.88 is: 143.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    162.07 : 223.73 = 103.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    162.07/223.73 = 103.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    162.07x = 223.73 × 103.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    162.07x = 23,241.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,241.50/162.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.41

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