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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 162.09, 242.91 and 149.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 162.09, 242.91 and 149.31 is: 223.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    162.09 : 242.91 = 149.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    162.09/242.91 = 149.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    162.09x = 242.91 × 149.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    162.09x = 36,268.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,268.89/162.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.76

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