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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 162.34, 223.50 and 140.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 162.34, 223.50 and 140.38 is: 193.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    162.34 : 223.50 = 140.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    162.34/223.50 = 140.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    162.34x = 223.50 × 140.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    162.34x = 31,374.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,374.93/162.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.27

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