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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 162, 223.20 and 129.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 162, 223.20 and 129.20 is: 178.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    162 : 223.20 = 129.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    162/223.20 = 129.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    162x = 223.20 × 129.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    162x = 28,837.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,837.44/162
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178.01

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