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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 162.06, 223.65 and 92.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 162.06, 223.65 and 92.12 is: 127.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    162.06 : 223.65 = 92.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    162.06/223.65 = 92.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    162.06x = 223.65 × 92.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    162.06x = 20,601.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,601.52/162.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127.13

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