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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 162.48, 243.72 and 142.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 162.48, 243.72 and 142.56 is: 213.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    162.48 : 243.72 = 142.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    162.48/243.72 = 142.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    162.48x = 243.72 × 142.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    162.48x = 34,744.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,744.72/162.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213.84

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