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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 162.28, 223.97 and 107.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 162.28, 223.97 and 107.03 is: 147.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    162.28 : 223.97 = 107.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    162.28/223.97 = 107.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    162.28x = 223.97 × 107.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    162.28x = 23,971.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,971.53/162.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.72

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