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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 162.74, 223.89 and 141.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 162.74, 223.89 and 141.94 is: 195.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    162.74 : 223.89 = 141.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    162.74/223.89 = 141.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    162.74x = 223.89 × 141.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    162.74x = 31,778.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,778.95/162.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.27

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