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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 162.06, 223.66 and 92.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 162.06, 223.66 and 92.14 is: 127.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    162.06 : 223.66 = 92.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    162.06/223.66 = 92.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    162.06x = 223.66 × 92.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    162.06x = 20,607.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,607.24/162.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127.16

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