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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 162.54, 243.88 and 81.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 162.54, 243.88 and 81.47 is: 122.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    162.54 : 243.88 = 81.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    162.54/243.88 = 81.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    162.54x = 243.88 × 81.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    162.54x = 19,869.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,869.31/162.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122.24

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