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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 162, 243 and 90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 162, 243 and 90 is: 135

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    162 : 243 = 90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    162/243 = 90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    162x = 243 × 90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    162x = 21,870
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,870/162
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135

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