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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 162.08, 223.62 and 92.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 162.08, 223.62 and 92.12 is: 127.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    162.08 : 223.62 = 92.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    162.08/223.62 = 92.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    162.08x = 223.62 × 92.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    162.08x = 20,598.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,598.41/162.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127.09

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