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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 162.48, 242.94 and 127.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 162.48, 242.94 and 127.86 is: 191.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    162.48 : 242.94 = 127.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    162.48/242.94 = 127.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    162.48x = 242.94 × 127.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    162.48x = 31,062.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,062.31/162.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191.18

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