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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 162.19, 223.54 and 125.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 162.19, 223.54 and 125.27 is: 172.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    162.19 : 223.54 = 125.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    162.19/223.54 = 125.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    162.19x = 223.54 × 125.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    162.19x = 28,002.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,002.86/162.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.65

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