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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 162.32, 223.98 and 93.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 162.32, 223.98 and 93.32 is: 128.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    162.32 : 223.98 = 93.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    162.32/223.98 = 93.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    162.32x = 223.98 × 93.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    162.32x = 20,901.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,901.81/162.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128.77

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