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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 162.59, 224.36 and 92.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 162.59, 224.36 and 92.65 is: 127.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    162.59 : 224.36 = 92.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    162.59/224.36 = 92.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    162.59x = 224.36 × 92.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    162.59x = 20,786.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,786.95/162.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127.85

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