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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 162.12, 223.50 and 138.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 162.12, 223.50 and 138.85 is: 191.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    162.12 : 223.50 = 138.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    162.12/223.50 = 138.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    162.12x = 223.50 × 138.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    162.12x = 31,032.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,032.16/162.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191.42

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