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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 162.13, 243 and 70.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 162.13, 243 and 70.74 is: 106.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    162.13 : 243 = 70.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    162.13/243 = 70.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    162.13x = 243 × 70.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    162.13x = 17,188.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,188.79/162.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 106.02

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