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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 162.09, 223.68 and 88.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 162.09, 223.68 and 88.41 is: 122.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    162.09 : 223.68 = 88.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    162.09/223.68 = 88.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    162.09x = 223.68 × 88.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    162.09x = 19,774.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,774.65/162.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122.00

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