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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 162.88, 244.32 and 130.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 162.88, 244.32 and 130.75 is: 196.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    162.88 : 244.32 = 130.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    162.88/244.32 = 130.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    162.88x = 244.32 × 130.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    162.88x = 31,944.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,944.84/162.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.13

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