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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 162.64, 223.86 and 139.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 162.64, 223.86 and 139.24 is: 191.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    162.64 : 223.86 = 139.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    162.64/223.86 = 139.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    162.64x = 223.86 × 139.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    162.64x = 31,170.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,170.27/162.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191.65

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