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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 162.83, 243.68 and 130.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 162.83, 243.68 and 130.05 is: 194.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    162.83 : 243.68 = 130.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    162.83/243.68 = 130.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    162.83x = 243.68 × 130.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    162.83x = 31,689.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,689.93/162.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.62

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