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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 162.11, 242.48 and 131.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 162.11, 242.48 and 131.13 is: 196.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    162.11 : 242.48 = 131.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    162.11/242.48 = 131.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    162.11x = 242.48 × 131.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    162.11x = 31,796.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,796.73/162.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.14

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