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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 162.59, 243.98 and 75.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 162.59, 243.98 and 75.95 is: 113.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    162.59 : 243.98 = 75.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    162.59/243.98 = 75.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    162.59x = 243.98 × 75.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    162.59x = 18,529.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,529.90/162.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 113.97

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