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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 162.23, 223.87 and 103.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 162.23, 223.87 and 103.20 is: 142.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    162.23 : 223.87 = 103.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    162.23/223.87 = 103.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    162.23x = 223.87 × 103.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    162.23x = 23,102.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,102.87/162.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142.41

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