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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 162.12, 223.78 and 109.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 162.12, 223.78 and 109.63 is: 151.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    162.12 : 223.78 = 109.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    162.12/223.78 = 109.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    162.12x = 223.78 × 109.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    162.12x = 24,532.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,532.73/162.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151.32

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