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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 162.01, 223.57 and 88.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 162.01, 223.57 and 88.33 is: 121.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    162.01 : 223.57 = 88.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    162.01/223.57 = 88.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    162.01x = 223.57 × 88.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    162.01x = 19,747.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,747.50/162.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 121.89

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