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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 162.90, 224.55 and 133.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 162.90, 224.55 and 133.74 is: 184.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    162.90 : 224.55 = 133.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    162.90/224.55 = 133.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    162.90x = 224.55 × 133.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    162.90x = 30,031.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,031.32/162.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.35

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