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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 162.12, 223.74 and 106.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 162.12, 223.74 and 106.96 is: 147.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    162.12 : 223.74 = 106.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    162.12/223.74 = 106.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    162.12x = 223.74 × 106.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    162.12x = 23,931.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,931.23/162.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.61

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