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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 162.24, 223.96 and 107.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 162.24, 223.96 and 107.06 is: 147.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    162.24 : 223.96 = 107.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    162.24/223.96 = 107.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    162.24x = 223.96 × 107.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    162.24x = 23,977.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,977.16/162.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.79

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