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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 162.22, 224.04 and 141.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 162.22, 224.04 and 141.40 is: 195.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    162.22 : 224.04 = 141.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    162.22/224.04 = 141.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    162.22x = 224.04 × 141.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    162.22x = 31,679.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,679.26/162.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.29

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