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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 162.86, 224.54 and 107.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 162.86, 224.54 and 107.51 is: 148.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    162.86 : 224.54 = 107.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    162.86/224.54 = 107.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    162.86x = 224.54 × 107.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    162.86x = 24,138.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,138.64/162.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148.22

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