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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 162.10, 242.70 and 80.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 162.10, 242.70 and 80.74 is: 120.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    162.10 : 242.70 = 80.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    162.10/242.70 = 80.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    162.10x = 242.70 × 80.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    162.10x = 19,595.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,595.60/162.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120.89

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