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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 162.83, 224.38 and 116.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 162.83, 224.38 and 116.07 is: 159.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    162.83 : 224.38 = 116.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    162.83/224.38 = 116.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    162.83x = 224.38 × 116.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    162.83x = 26,044.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,044.35/162.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.95

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