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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 162.60, 223.83 and 145.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 162.60, 223.83 and 145.69 is: 200.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    162.60 : 223.83 = 145.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    162.60/223.83 = 145.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    162.60x = 223.83 × 145.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    162.60x = 32,607.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,607.95/162.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.55

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