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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 162.24, 223.91 and 100.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 162.24, 223.91 and 100.11 is: 138.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    162.24 : 223.91 = 100.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    162.24/223.91 = 100.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    162.24x = 223.91 × 100.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    162.24x = 22,415.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,415.43/162.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138.16

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