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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 162.12, 223.38 and 142.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 162.12, 223.38 and 142.31 is: 196.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    162.12 : 223.38 = 142.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    162.12/223.38 = 142.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    162.12x = 223.38 × 142.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    162.12x = 31,788.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,788.09/162.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.08

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