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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 162.39, 223.86 and 137.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 162.39, 223.86 and 137.79 is: 189.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    162.39 : 223.86 = 137.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    162.39/223.86 = 137.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    162.39x = 223.86 × 137.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    162.39x = 30,845.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,845.67/162.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.95

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