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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 162.12, 243.18 and 130.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 162.12, 243.18 and 130.26 is: 195.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    162.12 : 243.18 = 130.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    162.12/243.18 = 130.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    162.12x = 243.18 × 130.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    162.12x = 31,676.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,676.63/162.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.39

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