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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 162.11, 223.73 and 92.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 162.11, 223.73 and 92.18 is: 127.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    162.11 : 223.73 = 92.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    162.11/223.73 = 92.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    162.11x = 223.73 × 92.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    162.11x = 20,623.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,623.43/162.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127.22

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