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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 162.05, 223.32 and 127.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 162.05, 223.32 and 127.02 is: 175.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    162.05 : 223.32 = 127.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    162.05/223.32 = 127.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    162.05x = 223.32 × 127.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    162.05x = 28,366.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,366.11/162.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.05

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