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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 162.15, 243.35 and 97.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 162.15, 243.35 and 97.19 is: 145.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    162.15 : 243.35 = 97.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    162.15/243.35 = 97.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    162.15x = 243.35 × 97.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    162.15x = 23,649.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,649.48/162.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145.85

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