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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 162.28, 223.80 and 106.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 162.28, 223.80 and 106.96 is: 147.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    162.28 : 223.80 = 106.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    162.28/223.80 = 106.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    162.28x = 223.80 × 106.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    162.28x = 23,937.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,937.65/162.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.51

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