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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 162.91, 224.85 and 107.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 162.91, 224.85 and 107.68 is: 148.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    162.91 : 224.85 = 107.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    162.91/224.85 = 107.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    162.91x = 224.85 × 107.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    162.91x = 24,211.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,211.85/162.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148.62

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