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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 162.94, 225 and 104.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 162.94, 225 and 104.82 is: 144.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    162.94 : 225 = 104.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    162.94/225 = 104.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    162.94x = 225 × 104.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    162.94x = 23,584.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,584.50/162.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.75

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