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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 162.59, 224.39 and 134.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 162.59, 224.39 and 134.91 is: 186.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    162.59 : 224.39 = 134.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    162.59/224.39 = 134.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    162.59x = 224.39 × 134.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    162.59x = 30,271.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,271.78/162.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.19

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