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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 162.50, 223.97 and 136.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 162.50, 223.97 and 136.17 is: 187.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    162.50 : 223.97 = 136.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    162.50/223.97 = 136.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    162.50x = 223.97 × 136.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    162.50x = 30,497.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,497.31/162.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.68

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