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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 162.23, 243.11 and 131.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 162.23, 243.11 and 131.85 is: 197.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    162.23 : 243.11 = 131.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    162.23/243.11 = 131.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    162.23x = 243.11 × 131.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    162.23x = 32,053.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,053.39/162.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.59

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