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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 162.17, 223.97 and 107.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 162.17, 223.97 and 107.09 is: 147.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    162.17 : 223.97 = 107.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    162.17/223.97 = 107.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    162.17x = 223.97 × 107.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    162.17x = 23,983.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,983.29/162.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.89

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