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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 162.24, 222.72 and 139.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 162.24, 222.72 and 139.20 is: 191.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    162.24 : 222.72 = 139.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    162.24/222.72 = 139.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    162.24x = 222.72 × 139.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    162.24x = 31,002.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,002.62/162.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191.09

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