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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 162.30, 223.86 and 113.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 162.30, 223.86 and 113.11 is: 156.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    162.30 : 223.86 = 113.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    162.30/223.86 = 113.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    162.30x = 223.86 × 113.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    162.30x = 25,320.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,320.80/162.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.01

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