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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 162.16, 242.93 and 125.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 162.16, 242.93 and 125.71 is: 188.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    162.16 : 242.93 = 125.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    162.16/242.93 = 125.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    162.16x = 242.93 × 125.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    162.16x = 30,538.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,538.44/162.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.33

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