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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 162.62, 243.46 and 142.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 162.62, 243.46 and 142.37 is: 213.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    162.62 : 243.46 = 142.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    162.62/243.46 = 142.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    162.62x = 243.46 × 142.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    162.62x = 34,661.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,661.84/162.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213.14

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