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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 162, 242.57 and 134.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 162, 242.57 and 134.86 is: 201.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    162 : 242.57 = 134.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    162/242.57 = 134.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    162x = 242.57 × 134.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    162x = 32,712.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,712.99/162
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.93

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