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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 162.28, 223.94 and 88.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 162.28, 223.94 and 88.59 is: 122.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    162.28 : 223.94 = 88.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    162.28/223.94 = 88.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    162.28x = 223.94 × 88.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    162.28x = 19,838.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,838.84/162.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122.25

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