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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 162.28, 223.93 and 92.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 162.28, 223.93 and 92.35 is: 127.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    162.28 : 223.93 = 92.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    162.28/223.93 = 92.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    162.28x = 223.93 × 92.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    162.28x = 20,679.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,679.94/162.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127.43

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