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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 162.36, 223.79 and 135.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 162.36, 223.79 and 135.80 is: 187.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    162.36 : 223.79 = 135.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    162.36/223.79 = 135.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    162.36x = 223.79 × 135.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    162.36x = 30,390.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,390.68/162.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.18

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