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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 162.20, 242.06 and 138.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 162.20, 242.06 and 138.20 is: 206.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    162.20 : 242.06 = 138.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    162.20/242.06 = 138.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    162.20x = 242.06 × 138.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    162.20x = 33,452.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,452.69/162.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.24

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