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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 162.93, 225.03 and 142.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 162.93, 225.03 and 142.17 is: 196.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    162.93 : 225.03 = 142.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    162.93/225.03 = 142.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    162.93x = 225.03 × 142.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    162.93x = 31,992.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,992.52/162.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.36

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