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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 162.72, 244.26 and 138.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 162.72, 244.26 and 138.64 is: 208.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    162.72 : 244.26 = 138.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    162.72/244.26 = 138.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    162.72x = 244.26 × 138.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    162.72x = 33,864.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,864.21/162.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.11

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