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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 162.66, 224.07 and 148.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 162.66, 224.07 and 148.14 is: 204.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    162.66 : 224.07 = 148.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    162.66/224.07 = 148.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    162.66x = 224.07 × 148.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    162.66x = 33,193.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,193.73/162.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.07

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