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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 162.79, 243.97 and 138.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 162.79, 243.97 and 138.89 is: 208.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    162.79 : 243.97 = 138.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    162.79/243.97 = 138.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    162.79x = 243.97 × 138.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    162.79x = 33,884.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,884.99/162.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.15

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