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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 162.15, 223.87 and 106.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 162.15, 223.87 and 106.99 is: 147.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    162.15 : 223.87 = 106.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    162.15/223.87 = 106.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    162.15x = 223.87 × 106.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    162.15x = 23,951.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,951.02/162.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.71

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