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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 162.79, 243.88 and 126.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 162.79, 243.88 and 126.55 is: 189.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    162.79 : 243.88 = 126.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    162.79/243.88 = 126.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    162.79x = 243.88 × 126.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    162.79x = 30,863.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,863.01/162.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.59

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