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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 162.48, 242.56 and 140.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 162.48, 242.56 and 140.88 is: 210.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    162.48 : 242.56 = 140.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    162.48/242.56 = 140.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    162.48x = 242.56 × 140.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    162.48x = 34,171.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,171.85/162.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.31

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