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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 162.21, 243.35 and 81.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 162.21, 243.35 and 81.03 is: 121.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    162.21 : 243.35 = 81.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    162.21/243.35 = 81.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    162.21x = 243.35 × 81.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    162.21x = 19,718.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,718.25/162.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 121.56

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