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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 162.48, 223.94 and 113.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 162.48, 223.94 and 113.24 is: 156.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    162.48 : 223.94 = 113.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    162.48/223.94 = 113.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    162.48x = 223.94 × 113.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    162.48x = 25,358.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,358.97/162.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.07

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