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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 162.89, 225 and 119.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 162.89, 225 and 119.45 is: 165.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    162.89 : 225 = 119.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    162.89/225 = 119.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    162.89x = 225 × 119.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    162.89x = 26,876.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,876.81/162.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.00

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