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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 162.40, 223.95 and 115.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 162.40, 223.95 and 115.75 is: 159.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    162.40 : 223.95 = 115.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    162.40/223.95 = 115.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    162.40x = 223.95 × 115.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    162.40x = 25,922.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,922.21/162.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.62

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