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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 162.10, 223.71 and 95.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 162.10, 223.71 and 95.72 is: 132.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    162.10 : 223.71 = 95.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    162.10/223.71 = 95.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    162.10x = 223.71 × 95.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    162.10x = 21,413.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,413.52/162.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.10

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