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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 162.33, 243.42 and 81.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 162.33, 243.42 and 81.27 is: 121.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    162.33 : 243.42 = 81.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    162.33/243.42 = 81.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    162.33x = 243.42 × 81.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    162.33x = 19,782.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,782.74/162.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 121.87

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