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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 162.14, 223.56 and 120.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 162.14, 223.56 and 120.56 is: 166.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    162.14 : 223.56 = 120.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    162.14/223.56 = 120.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    162.14x = 223.56 × 120.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    162.14x = 26,951.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,951.28/162.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166.23

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