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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 162.97, 224.57 and 136.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 162.97, 224.57 and 136.74 is: 188.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    162.97 : 224.57 = 136.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    162.97/224.57 = 136.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    162.97x = 224.57 × 136.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    162.97x = 30,707.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,707.70/162.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.43

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