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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 162.15, 223.88 and 120.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 162.15, 223.88 and 120.72 is: 166.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    162.15 : 223.88 = 120.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    162.15/223.88 = 120.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    162.15x = 223.88 × 120.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    162.15x = 27,026.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,026.19/162.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166.67

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