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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 162.92, 224.88 and 104.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 162.92, 224.88 and 104.69 is: 144.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    162.92 : 224.88 = 104.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    162.92/224.88 = 104.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    162.92x = 224.88 × 104.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    162.92x = 23,542.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,542.69/162.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.50

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