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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 162.32, 223.97 and 95.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 162.32, 223.97 and 95.93 is: 132.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    162.32 : 223.97 = 95.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    162.32/223.97 = 95.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    162.32x = 223.97 × 95.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    162.32x = 21,484.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,484.56/162.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.36

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