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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 162.83, 224.67 and 92.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 162.83, 224.67 and 92.87 is: 128.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    162.83 : 224.67 = 92.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    162.83/224.67 = 92.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    162.83x = 224.67 × 92.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    162.83x = 20,865.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,865.17/162.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128.14

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