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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 162.16, 242.29 and 132.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 162.16, 242.29 and 132.92 is: 198.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    162.16 : 242.29 = 132.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    162.16/242.29 = 132.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    162.16x = 242.29 × 132.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    162.16x = 32,205.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,205.19/162.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.60

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