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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 162.12, 223.72 and 88.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 162.12, 223.72 and 88.44 is: 122.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    162.12 : 223.72 = 88.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    162.12/223.72 = 88.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    162.12x = 223.72 × 88.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    162.12x = 19,785.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,785.80/162.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122.04

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