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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 162.03, 243.21 and 85.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 162.03, 243.21 and 85.05 is: 127.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    162.03 : 243.21 = 85.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    162.03/243.21 = 85.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    162.03x = 243.21 × 85.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    162.03x = 20,685.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,685.01/162.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127.66

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