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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 162.05, 243.19 and 121.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 162.05, 243.19 and 121.55 is: 182.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    162.05 : 243.19 = 121.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    162.05/243.19 = 121.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    162.05x = 243.19 × 121.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    162.05x = 29,559.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,559.74/162.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.41

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