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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 162.89, 224.70 and 113.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 162.89, 224.70 and 113.68 is: 156.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    162.89 : 224.70 = 113.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    162.89/224.70 = 113.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    162.89x = 224.70 × 113.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    162.89x = 25,543.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,543.44/162.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.82

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