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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 162.15, 223.79 and 92.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 162.15, 223.79 and 92.23 is: 127.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    162.15 : 223.79 = 92.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    162.15/223.79 = 92.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    162.15x = 223.79 × 92.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    162.15x = 20,640.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,640.15/162.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127.29

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