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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 162.17, 223.79 and 91.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 162.17, 223.79 and 91.27 is: 125.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    162.17 : 223.79 = 91.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    162.17/223.79 = 91.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    162.17x = 223.79 × 91.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    162.17x = 20,425.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,425.58/162.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 125.95

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