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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 162.14, 242.63 and 140.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 162.14, 242.63 and 140.55 is: 210.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    162.14 : 242.63 = 140.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    162.14/242.63 = 140.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    162.14x = 242.63 × 140.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    162.14x = 34,100.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,100.43/162.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.31

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