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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 162.18, 223.97 and 104.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 162.18, 223.97 and 104.07 is: 143.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    162.18 : 223.97 = 104.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    162.18/223.97 = 104.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    162.18x = 223.97 × 104.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    162.18x = 23,307.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,307.20/162.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.71

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