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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 162.07, 243.21 and 113.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 162.07, 243.21 and 113.89 is: 170.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    162.07 : 243.21 = 113.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    162.07/243.21 = 113.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    162.07x = 243.21 × 113.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    162.07x = 27,699.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,699.19/162.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.91

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