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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 162.38, 244.12 and 126.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 162.38, 244.12 and 126.74 is: 190.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    162.38 : 244.12 = 126.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    162.38/244.12 = 126.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    162.38x = 244.12 × 126.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    162.38x = 30,939.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,939.77/162.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.54

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