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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 162.14, 223.74 and 92.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 162.14, 223.74 and 92.20 is: 127.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    162.14 : 223.74 = 92.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    162.14/223.74 = 92.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    162.14x = 223.74 × 92.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    162.14x = 20,627.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,627.50/162.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127.22

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