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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 162.42, 223.95 and 146.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 162.42, 223.95 and 146.88 is: 202.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    162.42 : 223.95 = 146.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    162.42/223.95 = 146.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    162.42x = 223.95 × 146.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    162.42x = 32,893.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,893.78/162.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.52

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