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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 162.24, 223.72 and 125.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 162.24, 223.72 and 125.32 is: 172.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    162.24 : 223.72 = 125.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    162.24/223.72 = 125.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    162.24x = 223.72 × 125.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    162.24x = 28,036.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,036.59/162.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.81

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