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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 162.10, 223.65 and 95.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 162.10, 223.65 and 95.69 is: 132.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    162.10 : 223.65 = 95.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    162.10/223.65 = 95.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    162.10x = 223.65 × 95.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    162.10x = 21,401.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,401.07/162.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.02

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