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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 162.17, 243.38 and 89.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 162.17, 243.38 and 89.09 is: 133.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    162.17 : 243.38 = 89.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    162.17/243.38 = 89.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    162.17x = 243.38 × 89.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    162.17x = 21,682.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,682.72/162.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133.70

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