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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 162.11, 242.97 and 89.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 162.11, 242.97 and 89.82 is: 134.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    162.11 : 242.97 = 89.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    162.11/242.97 = 89.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    162.11x = 242.97 × 89.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    162.11x = 21,823.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,823.57/162.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 134.63

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