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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 162.30, 223.47 and 124.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 162.30, 223.47 and 124.99 is: 172.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    162.30 : 223.47 = 124.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    162.30/223.47 = 124.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    162.30x = 223.47 × 124.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    162.30x = 27,931.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,931.52/162.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.10

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