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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 162.32, 223.92 and 113.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 162.32, 223.92 and 113.32 is: 156.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    162.32 : 223.92 = 113.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    162.32/223.92 = 113.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    162.32x = 223.92 × 113.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    162.32x = 25,374.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,374.05/162.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.32

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