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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 162.62, 243.47 and 129.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 162.62, 243.47 and 129.81 is: 194.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    162.62 : 243.47 = 129.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    162.62/243.47 = 129.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    162.62x = 243.47 × 129.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    162.62x = 31,604.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,604.84/162.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.35

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