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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 162.04, 223.32 and 125.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 162.04, 223.32 and 125.32 is: 172.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    162.04 : 223.32 = 125.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    162.04/223.32 = 125.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    162.04x = 223.32 × 125.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    162.04x = 27,986.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,986.46/162.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.71

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