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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 162.27, 223.82 and 103.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 162.27, 223.82 and 103.28 is: 142.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    162.27 : 223.82 = 103.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    162.27/223.82 = 103.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    162.27x = 223.82 × 103.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    162.27x = 23,114.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,114.49/162.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142.44

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