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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 162.94, 224.87 and 106.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 162.94, 224.87 and 106.86 is: 147.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    162.94 : 224.87 = 106.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    162.94/224.87 = 106.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    162.94x = 224.87 × 106.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    162.94x = 24,029.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,029.61/162.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.48

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