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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 162.70, 243.92 and 81.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 162.70, 243.92 and 81.48 is: 122.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    162.70 : 243.92 = 81.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    162.70/243.92 = 81.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    162.70x = 243.92 × 81.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    162.70x = 19,874.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,874.60/162.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122.15

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