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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 162.29, 242.96 and 126.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 162.29, 242.96 and 126.11 is: 188.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    162.29 : 242.96 = 126.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    162.29/242.96 = 126.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    162.29x = 242.96 × 126.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    162.29x = 30,637.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,637.84/162.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.79

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