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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 162.87, 243.93 and 85.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 162.87, 243.93 and 85.56 is: 128.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    162.87 : 243.93 = 85.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    162.87/243.93 = 85.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    162.87x = 243.93 × 85.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    162.87x = 20,870.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,870.65/162.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128.14

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