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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 162.71, 224.54 and 92.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 162.71, 224.54 and 92.76 is: 128.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    162.71 : 224.54 = 92.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    162.71/224.54 = 92.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    162.71x = 224.54 × 92.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    162.71x = 20,828.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,828.90/162.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128.02

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