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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 162.11, 223.66 and 103.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 162.11, 223.66 and 103.93 is: 143.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    162.11 : 223.66 = 103.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    162.11/223.66 = 103.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    162.11x = 223.66 × 103.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    162.11x = 23,244.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,244.58/162.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.38

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