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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 162.05, 223.33 and 112.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 162.05, 223.33 and 112.84 is: 155.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    162.05 : 223.33 = 112.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    162.05/223.33 = 112.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    162.05x = 223.33 × 112.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    162.05x = 25,200.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,200.56/162.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155.51

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