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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 162.23, 223.88 and 92.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 162.23, 223.88 and 92.28 is: 127.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    162.23 : 223.88 = 92.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    162.23/223.88 = 92.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    162.23x = 223.88 × 92.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    162.23x = 20,658.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,658.07/162.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127.34

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