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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 162.11, 223.43 and 118.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 162.11, 223.43 and 118.37 is: 163.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    162.11 : 223.43 = 118.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    162.11/223.43 = 118.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    162.11x = 223.43 × 118.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    162.11x = 26,445.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,445.70/162.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163.14

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