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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 162.14, 243.05 and 89.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 162.14, 243.05 and 89.85 is: 134.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    162.14 : 243.05 = 89.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    162.14/243.05 = 89.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    162.14x = 243.05 × 89.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    162.14x = 21,838.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,838.04/162.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 134.69

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