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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 162.06, 223.64 and 88.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 162.06, 223.64 and 88.38 is: 121.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    162.06 : 223.64 = 88.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    162.06/223.64 = 88.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    162.06x = 223.64 × 88.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    162.06x = 19,764.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,764.78/162.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 121.96

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