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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 162.76, 224.59 and 92.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 162.76, 224.59 and 92.82 is: 128.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    162.76 : 224.59 = 92.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    162.76/224.59 = 92.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    162.76x = 224.59 × 92.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    162.76x = 20,846.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,846.44/162.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128.08

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