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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 162.08, 223.68 and 92.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 162.08, 223.68 and 92.14 is: 127.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    162.08 : 223.68 = 92.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    162.08/223.68 = 92.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    162.08x = 223.68 × 92.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    162.08x = 20,609.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,609.88/162.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127.16

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