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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 162.03, 243.08 and 70.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 162.03, 243.08 and 70.74 is: 106.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    162.03 : 243.08 = 70.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    162.03/243.08 = 70.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    162.03x = 243.08 × 70.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    162.03x = 17,195.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,195.48/162.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 106.13

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