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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 162.42, 243.74 and 81.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 162.42, 243.74 and 81.33 is: 122.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    162.42 : 243.74 = 81.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    162.42/243.74 = 81.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    162.42x = 243.74 × 81.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    162.42x = 19,823.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,823.37/162.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122.05

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