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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 162.14, 241.85 and 139.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 162.14, 241.85 and 139.46 is: 208.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    162.14 : 241.85 = 139.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    162.14/241.85 = 139.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    162.14x = 241.85 × 139.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    162.14x = 33,727.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,727.54/162.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.02

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