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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 162, 242.90 and 84.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 162, 242.90 and 84.90 is: 127.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    162 : 242.90 = 84.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    162/242.90 = 84.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    162x = 242.90 × 84.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    162x = 20,621.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,621.65/162
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127.29

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