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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 162.18, 223.84 and 92.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 162.18, 223.84 and 92.27 is: 127.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    162.18 : 223.84 = 92.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    162.18/223.84 = 92.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    162.18x = 223.84 × 92.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    162.18x = 20,653.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,653.72/162.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127.35

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