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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 162.13, 223.97 and 142.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 162.13, 223.97 and 142.42 is: 196.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    162.13 : 223.97 = 142.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    162.13/223.97 = 142.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    162.13x = 223.97 × 142.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    162.13x = 31,897.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,897.81/162.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.74

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