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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 162.18, 223.69 and 99.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 162.18, 223.69 and 99.98 is: 137.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    162.18 : 223.69 = 99.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    162.18/223.69 = 99.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    162.18x = 223.69 × 99.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    162.18x = 22,364.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,364.53/162.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137.90

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