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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 162.10, 242.04 and 140.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 162.10, 242.04 and 140.23 is: 209.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    162.10 : 242.04 = 140.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    162.10/242.04 = 140.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    162.10x = 242.04 × 140.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    162.10x = 33,941.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,941.31/162.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.38

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