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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 162.22, 223.87 and 92.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 162.22, 223.87 and 92.28 is: 127.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    162.22 : 223.87 = 92.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    162.22/223.87 = 92.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    162.22x = 223.87 × 92.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    162.22x = 20,658.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,658.72/162.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127.35

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