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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 162.07, 223.72 and 103.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 162.07, 223.72 and 103.11 is: 142.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    162.07 : 223.72 = 103.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    162.07/223.72 = 103.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    162.07x = 223.72 × 103.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    162.07x = 23,067.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,067.77/162.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142.33

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