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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 162.92, 224.16 and 141.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 162.92, 224.16 and 141.05 is: 194.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    162.92 : 224.16 = 141.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    162.92/224.16 = 141.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    162.92x = 224.16 × 141.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    162.92x = 31,617.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,617.77/162.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.07

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