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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 162, 243.08 and 107.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 162, 243.08 and 107.92 is: 161.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    162 : 243.08 = 107.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    162/243.08 = 107.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    162x = 243.08 × 107.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    162x = 26,233.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,233.19/162
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161.93

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