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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 162.18, 242.26 and 145.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 162.18, 242.26 and 145.90 is: 217.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    162.18 : 242.26 = 145.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    162.18/242.26 = 145.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    162.18x = 242.26 × 145.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    162.18x = 35,346.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,346.89/162.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.95

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