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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 162.74, 224.62 and 141.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 162.74, 224.62 and 141.55 is: 195.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    162.74 : 224.62 = 141.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    162.74/224.62 = 141.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    162.74x = 224.62 × 141.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    162.74x = 31,794.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,794.05/162.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.36

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