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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 162.15, 242.98 and 80.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 162.15, 242.98 and 80.88 is: 121.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    162.15 : 242.98 = 80.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    162.15/242.98 = 80.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    162.15x = 242.98 × 80.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    162.15x = 19,650.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,650.60/162.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 121.19

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