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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 162.54, 223.74 and 140.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 162.54, 223.74 and 140.40 is: 193.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    162.54 : 223.74 = 140.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    162.54/223.74 = 140.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    162.54x = 223.74 × 140.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    162.54x = 31,413.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,413.10/162.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.26

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