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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 162.03, 223.58 and 91.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 162.03, 223.58 and 91.14 is: 125.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    162.03 : 223.58 = 91.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    162.03/223.58 = 91.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    162.03x = 223.58 × 91.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    162.03x = 20,377.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,377.31/162.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 125.76

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