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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 162.12, 222.16 and 146.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 162.12, 222.16 and 146.55 is: 200.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    162.12 : 222.16 = 146.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    162.12/222.16 = 146.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    162.12x = 222.16 × 146.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    162.12x = 32,557.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,557.04/162.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.83

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