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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 162.39, 223.72 and 113.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 162.39, 223.72 and 113.19 is: 155.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    162.39 : 223.72 = 113.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    162.39/223.72 = 113.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    162.39x = 223.72 × 113.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    162.39x = 25,322.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,322.87/162.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155.94

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