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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 162.55, 243.59 and 81.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 162.55, 243.59 and 81.23 is: 121.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    162.55 : 243.59 = 81.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    162.55/243.59 = 81.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    162.55x = 243.59 × 81.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    162.55x = 19,785.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,785.19/162.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 121.72

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