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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 162.16, 223.96 and 134.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 162.16, 223.96 and 134.82 is: 186.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    162.16 : 223.96 = 134.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    162.16/223.96 = 134.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    162.16x = 223.96 × 134.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    162.16x = 30,194.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,194.29/162.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.20

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