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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 162.38, 243.58 and 142.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 162.38, 243.58 and 142.04 is: 213.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    162.38 : 243.58 = 142.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    162.38/243.58 = 142.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    162.38x = 243.58 × 142.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    162.38x = 34,598.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,598.10/162.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213.07

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