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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 162.23, 223.87 and 92.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 162.23, 223.87 and 92.30 is: 127.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    162.23 : 223.87 = 92.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    162.23/223.87 = 92.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    162.23x = 223.87 × 92.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    162.23x = 20,663.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,663.86/162.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127.37

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