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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 162.66, 243.96 and 89.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 162.66, 243.96 and 89.55 is: 134.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    162.66 : 243.96 = 89.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    162.66/243.96 = 89.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    162.66x = 243.96 × 89.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    162.66x = 21,846.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,846.62/162.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 134.31

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