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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 162.93, 224.73 and 113.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 162.93, 224.73 and 113.82 is: 156.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    162.93 : 224.73 = 113.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    162.93/224.73 = 113.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    162.93x = 224.73 × 113.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    162.93x = 25,578.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,578.77/162.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.99

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