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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 162.92, 225.02 and 138.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 162.92, 225.02 and 138.11 is: 190.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    162.92 : 225.02 = 138.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    162.92/225.02 = 138.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    162.92x = 225.02 × 138.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    162.92x = 31,078.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,078.42/162.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.76

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