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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 162.15, 223.77 and 88.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 162.15, 223.77 and 88.47 is: 122.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    162.15 : 223.77 = 88.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    162.15/223.77 = 88.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    162.15x = 223.77 × 88.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    162.15x = 19,796.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,796.93/162.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122.09

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