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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 162.65, 243.78 and 81.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 162.65, 243.78 and 81.32 is: 121.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    162.65 : 243.78 = 81.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    162.65/243.78 = 81.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    162.65x = 243.78 × 81.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    162.65x = 19,824.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,824.19/162.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 121.88

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