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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 162.65, 224.28 and 115.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 162.65, 224.28 and 115.94 is: 159.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    162.65 : 224.28 = 115.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    162.65/224.28 = 115.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    162.65x = 224.28 × 115.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    162.65x = 26,001.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,001.90/162.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.87

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