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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 162.12, 223.56 and 112.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 162.12, 223.56 and 112.32 is: 154.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    162.12 : 223.56 = 112.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    162.12/223.56 = 112.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    162.12x = 223.56 × 112.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    162.12x = 25,110.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,110.26/162.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154.89

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