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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 162.14, 223.76 and 141.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 162.14, 223.76 and 141.48 is: 195.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    162.14 : 223.76 = 141.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    162.14/223.76 = 141.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    162.14x = 223.76 × 141.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    162.14x = 31,657.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,657.56/162.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.25

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