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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 162.22, 223.71 and 131.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 162.22, 223.71 and 131.12 is: 180.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    162.22 : 223.71 = 131.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    162.22/223.71 = 131.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    162.22x = 223.71 × 131.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    162.22x = 29,332.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,332.86/162.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.83

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