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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 162, 223.36 and 142.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 162, 223.36 and 142.36 is: 196.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    162 : 223.36 = 142.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    162/223.36 = 142.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    162x = 223.36 × 142.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    162x = 31,796.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,796.62/162
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.28

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