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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 162.55, 242.69 and 148.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 162.55, 242.69 and 148.87 is: 222.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    162.55 : 242.69 = 148.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    162.55/242.69 = 148.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    162.55x = 242.69 × 148.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    162.55x = 36,129.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,129.26/162.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.27

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