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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 162.72, 243.60 and 130.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 162.72, 243.60 and 130.56 is: 195.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    162.72 : 243.60 = 130.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    162.72/243.60 = 130.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    162.72x = 243.60 × 130.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    162.72x = 31,804.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,804.42/162.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.45

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