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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 162.14, 242.77 and 129.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 162.14, 242.77 and 129.48 is: 193.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    162.14 : 242.77 = 129.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    162.14/242.77 = 129.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    162.14x = 242.77 × 129.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    162.14x = 31,433.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,433.54/162.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.87

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