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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 162.36, 223.90 and 140.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 162.36, 223.90 and 140.30 is: 193.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    162.36 : 223.90 = 140.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    162.36/223.90 = 140.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    162.36x = 223.90 × 140.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    162.36x = 31,413.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,413.17/162.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.48

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