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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 162.10, 242.58 and 132.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 162.10, 242.58 and 132.86 is: 198.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    162.10 : 242.58 = 132.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    162.10/242.58 = 132.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    162.10x = 242.58 × 132.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    162.10x = 32,229.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,229.18/162.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.82

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