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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 162.16, 223.76 and 106.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 162.16, 223.76 and 106.79 is: 147.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    162.16 : 223.76 = 106.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    162.16/223.76 = 106.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    162.16x = 223.76 × 106.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    162.16x = 23,894.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,894.48/162.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.35

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