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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 162.12, 243.30 and 130.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 162.12, 243.30 and 130.44 is: 195.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    162.12 : 243.30 = 130.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    162.12/243.30 = 130.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    162.12x = 243.30 × 130.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    162.12x = 31,736.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,736.05/162.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.76

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