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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 162.62, 224.44 and 104.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 162.62, 224.44 and 104.44 is: 144.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    162.62 : 224.44 = 104.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    162.62/224.44 = 104.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    162.62x = 224.44 × 104.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    162.62x = 23,440.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,440.51/162.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.14

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