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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 162.02, 242.42 and 131.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 162.02, 242.42 and 131.64 is: 196.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    162.02 : 242.42 = 131.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    162.02/242.42 = 131.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    162.02x = 242.42 × 131.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    162.02x = 31,911.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,911.51/162.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.97

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