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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 162.20, 242.26 and 144.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 162.20, 242.26 and 144.20 is: 215.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    162.20 : 242.26 = 144.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    162.20/242.26 = 144.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    162.20x = 242.26 × 144.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    162.20x = 34,933.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,933.89/162.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215.38

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