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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 162.27, 223.86 and 131.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 162.27, 223.86 and 131.02 is: 180.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    162.27 : 223.86 = 131.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    162.27/223.86 = 131.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    162.27x = 223.86 × 131.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    162.27x = 29,330.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,330.07/162.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.75

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