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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 162.76, 224.26 and 135.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 162.76, 224.26 and 135.08 is: 186.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    162.76 : 224.26 = 135.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    162.76/224.26 = 135.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    162.76x = 224.26 × 135.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    162.76x = 30,293.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,293.04/162.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.12

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