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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 162.29, 223.96 and 95.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 162.29, 223.96 and 95.90 is: 132.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    162.29 : 223.96 = 95.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    162.29/223.96 = 95.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    162.29x = 223.96 × 95.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    162.29x = 21,476.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,476.72/162.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.34

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