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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 162.43, 243.76 and 132.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 162.43, 243.76 and 132.13 is: 198.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    162.43 : 243.76 = 132.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    162.43/243.76 = 132.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    162.43x = 243.76 × 132.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    162.43x = 32,208.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,208.23/162.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.29

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