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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 162.07, 223.56 and 99.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 162.07, 223.56 and 99.91 is: 137.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    162.07 : 223.56 = 99.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    162.07/223.56 = 99.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    162.07x = 223.56 × 99.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    162.07x = 22,335.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,335.88/162.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137.82

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