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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 162.09, 242.79 and 121.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 162.09, 242.79 and 121.01 is: 181.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    162.09 : 242.79 = 121.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    162.09/242.79 = 121.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    162.09x = 242.79 × 121.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    162.09x = 29,380.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,380.62/162.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.27

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