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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 162.02, 223.62 and 95.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 162.02, 223.62 and 95.65 is: 132.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    162.02 : 223.62 = 95.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    162.02/223.62 = 95.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    162.02x = 223.62 × 95.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    162.02x = 21,387.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,387.66/162.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.01

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