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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 162.14, 223.56 and 131.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 162.14, 223.56 and 131.13 is: 180.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    162.14 : 223.56 = 131.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    162.14/223.56 = 131.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    162.14x = 223.56 × 131.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    162.14x = 29,315.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,315.42/162.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.81

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