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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 162.32, 242.94 and 148.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 162.32, 242.94 and 148.01 is: 221.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    162.32 : 242.94 = 148.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    162.32/242.94 = 148.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    162.32x = 242.94 × 148.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    162.32x = 35,957.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,957.55/162.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.52

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