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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 162.11, 223.90 and 107.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 162.11, 223.90 and 107.10 is: 147.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    162.11 : 223.90 = 107.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    162.11/223.90 = 107.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    162.11x = 223.90 × 107.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    162.11x = 23,979.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,979.42/162.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.92

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