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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 162.34, 223.72 and 113.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 162.34, 223.72 and 113.13 is: 155.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    162.34 : 223.72 = 113.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    162.34/223.72 = 113.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    162.34x = 223.72 × 113.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    162.34x = 25,309.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,309.44/162.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155.90

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