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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 162, 243.19 and 136.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 162, 243.19 and 136.64 is: 205.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    162 : 243.19 = 136.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    162/243.19 = 136.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    162x = 243.19 × 136.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    162x = 33,229.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,229.48/162
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.12

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