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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 162.21, 243.84 and 130.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 162.21, 243.84 and 130.11 is: 195.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    162.21 : 243.84 = 130.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    162.21/243.84 = 130.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    162.21x = 243.84 × 130.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    162.21x = 31,726.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,726.02/162.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.59

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