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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 162.13, 223.65 and 109.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 162.13, 223.65 and 109.60 is: 151.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    162.13 : 223.65 = 109.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    162.13/223.65 = 109.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    162.13x = 223.65 × 109.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    162.13x = 24,512.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,512.32/162.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151.19

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