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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 162.09, 223.08 and 150.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 162.09, 223.08 and 150.48 is: 207.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    162.09 : 223.08 = 150.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    162.09/223.08 = 150.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    162.09x = 223.08 × 150.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    162.09x = 33,569.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,569.08/162.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.10

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