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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 162.19, 223.93 and 107.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 162.19, 223.93 and 107.03 is: 147.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    162.19 : 223.93 = 107.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    162.19/223.93 = 107.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    162.19x = 223.93 × 107.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    162.19x = 23,967.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,967.92/162.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.78

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