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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 162.14, 242.90 and 80.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 162.14, 242.90 and 80.73 is: 120.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    162.14 : 242.90 = 80.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    162.14/242.90 = 80.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    162.14x = 242.90 × 80.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    162.14x = 19,610.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,610.13/162.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120.95

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