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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 162.52, 243.54 and 81.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 162.52, 243.54 and 81.25 is: 121.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    162.52 : 243.54 = 81.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    162.52/243.54 = 81.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    162.52x = 243.54 × 81.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    162.52x = 19,787.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,787.02/162.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 121.75

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