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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 162.68, 244.23 and 142.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 162.68, 244.23 and 142.09 is: 213.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    162.68 : 244.23 = 142.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    162.68/244.23 = 142.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    162.68x = 244.23 × 142.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    162.68x = 34,702.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,702.64/162.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213.32

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