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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 162, 223.59 and 114.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 162, 223.59 and 114.18 is: 157.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    162 : 223.59 = 114.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    162/223.59 = 114.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    162x = 223.59 × 114.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    162x = 25,529.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,529.51/162
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.59

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