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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 162.42, 243.62 and 71.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 162.42, 243.62 and 71.09 is: 106.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    162.42 : 243.62 = 71.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    162.42/243.62 = 71.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    162.42x = 243.62 × 71.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    162.42x = 17,318.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,318.95/162.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 106.63

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