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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 162.14, 224.26 and 133.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 162.14, 224.26 and 133.70 is: 184.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    162.14 : 224.26 = 133.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    162.14/224.26 = 133.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    162.14x = 224.26 × 133.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    162.14x = 29,982.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,982.11/162.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.92

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