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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 162.18, 223.81 and 88.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 162.18, 223.81 and 88.50 is: 122.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    162.18 : 223.81 = 88.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    162.18/223.81 = 88.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    162.18x = 223.81 × 88.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    162.18x = 19,805.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,805.84/162.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122.12

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