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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 162.34, 243.02 and 131.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 162.34, 243.02 and 131.58 is: 196.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    162.34 : 243.02 = 131.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    162.34/243.02 = 131.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    162.34x = 243.02 × 131.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    162.34x = 31,976.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,976.90/162.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.98

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