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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 162.77, 243.91 and 81.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 162.77, 243.91 and 81.50 is: 122.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    162.77 : 243.91 = 81.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    162.77/243.91 = 81.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    162.77x = 243.91 × 81.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    162.77x = 19,878.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,878.67/162.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122.13

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