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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 162, 223.60 and 93.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 162, 223.60 and 93.04 is: 128.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    162 : 223.60 = 93.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    162/223.60 = 93.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    162x = 223.60 × 93.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    162x = 20,803.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,803.74/162
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128.42

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