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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 162.92, 224.96 and 144.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 162.92, 224.96 and 144.56 is: 199.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    162.92 : 224.96 = 144.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    162.92/224.96 = 144.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    162.92x = 224.96 × 144.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    162.92x = 32,518.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,518.37/162.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.60

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