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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 162.99, 225.10 and 123.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 162.99, 225.10 and 123.84 is: 171.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    162.99 : 225.10 = 123.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    162.99/225.10 = 123.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    162.99x = 225.10 × 123.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    162.99x = 27,876.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,876.38/162.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.03

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