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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 162.29, 223.96 and 92.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 162.29, 223.96 and 92.34 is: 127.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    162.29 : 223.96 = 92.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    162.29/223.96 = 92.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    162.29x = 223.96 × 92.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    162.29x = 20,680.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,680.47/162.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127.43

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