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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 162.08, 223.66 and 88.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 162.08, 223.66 and 88.39 is: 121.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    162.08 : 223.66 = 88.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    162.08/223.66 = 88.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    162.08x = 223.66 × 88.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    162.08x = 19,769.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,769.31/162.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 121.97

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