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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 162.01, 223.58 and 92.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 162.01, 223.58 and 92.07 is: 127.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    162.01 : 223.58 = 92.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    162.01/223.58 = 92.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    162.01x = 223.58 × 92.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    162.01x = 20,583.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,583.89/162.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127.06

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