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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 162.54, 243.86 and 59.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 162.54, 243.86 and 59.87 is: 89.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    162.54 : 243.86 = 59.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    162.54/243.86 = 59.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    162.54x = 243.86 × 59.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    162.54x = 14,600.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,600.21/162.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 89.83

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