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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 162, 242.64 and 137.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 162, 242.64 and 137.88 is: 206.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    162 : 242.64 = 137.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    162/242.64 = 137.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    162x = 242.64 × 137.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    162x = 33,455.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,455.20/162
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.51

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