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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 162.42, 223.89 and 115.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 162.42, 223.89 and 115.70 is: 159.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    162.42 : 223.89 = 115.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    162.42/223.89 = 115.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    162.42x = 223.89 × 115.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    162.42x = 25,902.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,902.95/162.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.48

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