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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 162.13, 242.85 and 153.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 162.13, 242.85 and 153.14 is: 229.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    162.13 : 242.85 = 153.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    162.13/242.85 = 153.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    162.13x = 242.85 × 153.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    162.13x = 37,188.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,188.98/162.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.38

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