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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 162.23, 223.61 and 113.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 162.23, 223.61 and 113.00 is: 155.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    162.23 : 223.61 = 113.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    162.23/223.61 = 113.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    162.23x = 223.61 × 113.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    162.23x = 25,266.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,266.25/162.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155.75

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