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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 162.54, 243.81 and 140.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 162.54, 243.81 and 140.13 is: 210.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    162.54 : 243.81 = 140.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    162.54/243.81 = 140.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    162.54x = 243.81 × 140.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    162.54x = 34,165.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,165.10/162.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.20

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