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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 162.29, 223.81 and 103.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 162.29, 223.81 and 103.25 is: 142.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    162.29 : 223.81 = 103.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    162.29/223.81 = 103.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    162.29x = 223.81 × 103.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    162.29x = 23,108.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,108.68/162.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142.39

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