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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 162.55, 243.62 and 81.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 162.55, 243.62 and 81.41 is: 122.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    162.55 : 243.62 = 81.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    162.55/243.62 = 81.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    162.55x = 243.62 × 81.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    162.55x = 19,832.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,832.93/162.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122.01

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