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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 162.01, 243.06 and 134.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 162.01, 243.06 and 134.59 is: 201.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    162.01 : 243.06 = 134.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    162.01/243.06 = 134.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    162.01x = 243.06 × 134.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    162.01x = 32,713.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,713.45/162.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.92

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