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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 162.20, 223.80 and 103.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 162.20, 223.80 and 103.96 is: 143.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    162.20 : 223.80 = 103.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    162.20/223.80 = 103.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    162.20x = 223.80 × 103.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    162.20x = 23,266.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,266.25/162.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.44

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