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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 162.51, 243.83 and 81.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 162.51, 243.83 and 81.35 is: 122.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    162.51 : 243.83 = 81.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    162.51/243.83 = 81.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    162.51x = 243.83 × 81.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    162.51x = 19,835.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,835.57/162.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122.06

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