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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 162.18, 223.86 and 109.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 162.18, 223.86 and 109.76 is: 151.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    162.18 : 223.86 = 109.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    162.18/223.86 = 109.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    162.18x = 223.86 × 109.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    162.18x = 24,569.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,569.75/162.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151.50

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