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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 162.44, 243.90 and 142.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 162.44, 243.90 and 142.28 is: 213.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    162.44 : 243.90 = 142.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    162.44/243.90 = 142.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    162.44x = 243.90 × 142.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    162.44x = 34,702.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,702.09/162.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213.63

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