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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 162.31, 223.86 and 138.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 162.31, 223.86 and 138.96 is: 191.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    162.31 : 223.86 = 138.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    162.31/223.86 = 138.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    162.31x = 223.86 × 138.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    162.31x = 31,107.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,107.59/162.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191.66

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