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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 162.92, 225.06 and 113.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 162.92, 225.06 and 113.78 is: 157.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    162.92 : 225.06 = 113.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    162.92/225.06 = 113.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    162.92x = 225.06 × 113.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    162.92x = 25,607.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,607.33/162.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.18

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