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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 162.88, 224.68 and 104.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 162.88, 224.68 and 104.72 is: 144.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    162.88 : 224.68 = 104.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    162.88/224.68 = 104.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    162.88x = 224.68 × 104.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    162.88x = 23,528.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,528.49/162.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.45

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