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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 162.21, 224.04 and 141.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 162.21, 224.04 and 141.84 is: 195.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    162.21 : 224.04 = 141.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    162.21/224.04 = 141.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    162.21x = 224.04 × 141.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    162.21x = 31,777.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,777.83/162.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.91

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