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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 162.26, 242.80 and 139.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 162.26, 242.80 and 139.70 is: 209.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    162.26 : 242.80 = 139.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    162.26/242.80 = 139.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    162.26x = 242.80 × 139.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    162.26x = 33,919.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,919.16/162.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.05

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