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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 162.19, 242.93 and 107.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 162.19, 242.93 and 107.15 is: 160.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    162.19 : 242.93 = 107.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    162.19/242.93 = 107.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    162.19x = 242.93 × 107.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    162.19x = 26,030.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,030.82/162.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.50

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