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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 162.14, 242.80 and 144.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 162.14, 242.80 and 144.72 is: 216.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    162.14 : 242.80 = 144.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    162.14/242.80 = 144.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    162.14x = 242.80 × 144.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    162.14x = 35,138.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,138.02/162.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216.71

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