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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 162.02, 223.44 and 134.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 162.02, 223.44 and 134.48 is: 185.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    162.02 : 223.44 = 134.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    162.02/223.44 = 134.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    162.02x = 223.44 × 134.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    162.02x = 30,048.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,048.21/162.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.46

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