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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 162, 223.02 and 141.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 162, 223.02 and 141.26 is: 194.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    162 : 223.02 = 141.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    162/223.02 = 141.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    162x = 223.02 × 141.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    162x = 31,502.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,502.69/162
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.46

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