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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 162.65, 243.52 and 128.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 162.65, 243.52 and 128.23 is: 191.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    162.65 : 243.52 = 128.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    162.65/243.52 = 128.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    162.65x = 243.52 × 128.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    162.65x = 31,225.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,225.64/162.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191.98

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