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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 162.32, 223.97 and 113.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 162.32, 223.97 and 113.18 is: 156.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    162.32 : 223.97 = 113.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    162.32/223.97 = 113.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    162.32x = 223.97 × 113.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    162.32x = 25,347.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,347.24/162.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.16

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