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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 162.68, 244.38 and 138.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 162.68, 244.38 and 138.56 is: 208.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    162.68 : 244.38 = 138.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    162.68/244.38 = 138.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    162.68x = 244.38 × 138.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    162.68x = 33,861.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,861.29/162.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.15

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