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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 162.52, 243.60 and 71.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 162.52, 243.60 and 71.12 is: 106.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    162.52 : 243.60 = 71.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    162.52/243.60 = 71.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    162.52x = 243.60 × 71.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    162.52x = 17,324.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,324.83/162.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 106.60

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