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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 162.13, 223.76 and 99.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 162.13, 223.76 and 99.96 is: 137.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    162.13 : 223.76 = 99.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    162.13/223.76 = 99.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    162.13x = 223.76 × 99.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    162.13x = 22,367.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,367.05/162.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137.96

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