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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 162.09, 223.83 and 142.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 162.09, 223.83 and 142.38 is: 196.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    162.09 : 223.83 = 142.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    162.09/223.83 = 142.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    162.09x = 223.83 × 142.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    162.09x = 31,868.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,868.92/162.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.61

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