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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 162.17, 223.80 and 99.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 162.17, 223.80 and 99.98 is: 137.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    162.17 : 223.80 = 99.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    162.17/223.80 = 99.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    162.17x = 223.80 × 99.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    162.17x = 22,375.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,375.52/162.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137.98

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