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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 162.37, 223.66 and 131.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 162.37, 223.66 and 131.39 is: 180.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    162.37 : 223.66 = 131.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    162.37/223.66 = 131.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    162.37x = 223.66 × 131.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    162.37x = 29,386.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,386.57/162.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.98

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