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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 162.19, 243.12 and 53.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 162.19, 243.12 and 53.89 is: 80.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    162.19 : 243.12 = 53.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    162.19/243.12 = 53.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    162.19x = 243.12 × 53.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    162.19x = 13,100.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,100.52/162.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 80.78

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