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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 162.54, 243.64 and 129.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 162.54, 243.64 and 129.94 is: 194.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    162.54 : 243.64 = 129.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    162.54/243.64 = 129.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    162.54x = 243.64 × 129.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    162.54x = 31,658.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,658.13/162.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.77

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