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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 162.16, 223.75 and 95.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 162.16, 223.75 and 95.74 is: 132.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    162.16 : 223.75 = 95.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    162.16/223.75 = 95.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    162.16x = 223.75 × 95.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    162.16x = 21,422.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,422.82/162.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.11

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