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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 162, 223.47 and 148.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 162, 223.47 and 148.19 is: 204.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    162 : 223.47 = 148.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    162/223.47 = 148.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    162x = 223.47 × 148.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    162x = 33,114.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,114.90/162
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.41

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