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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 162.44, 242.99 and 140.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 162.44, 242.99 and 140.45 is: 210.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    162.44 : 242.99 = 140.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    162.44/242.99 = 140.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    162.44x = 242.99 × 140.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    162.44x = 34,126.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,126.03/162.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.09

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