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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 162.96, 225.10 and 139.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 162.96, 225.10 and 139.88 is: 193.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    162.96 : 225.10 = 139.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    162.96/225.10 = 139.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    162.96x = 225.10 × 139.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    162.96x = 31,486.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,486.99/162.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.22

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