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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 162.24, 223.62 and 149.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 162.24, 223.62 and 149.19 is: 205.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    162.24 : 223.62 = 149.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    162.24/223.62 = 149.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    162.24x = 223.62 × 149.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    162.24x = 33,361.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,361.87/162.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.63

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