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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 162.25, 223.95 and 93.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 162.25, 223.95 and 93.25 is: 128.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    162.25 : 223.95 = 93.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    162.25/223.95 = 93.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    162.25x = 223.95 × 93.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    162.25x = 20,883.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,883.34/162.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128.71

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