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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 162.03, 242.71 and 123.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 162.03, 242.71 and 123.09 is: 184.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    162.03 : 242.71 = 123.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    162.03/242.71 = 123.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    162.03x = 242.71 × 123.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    162.03x = 29,874.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,874.65/162.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.37

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