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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 162, 223.92 and 138.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 162, 223.92 and 138.72 is: 191.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    162 : 223.92 = 138.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    162/223.92 = 138.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    162x = 223.92 × 138.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    162x = 31,062.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,062.18/162
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191.74

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