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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 162.01, 243.08 and 136.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 162.01, 243.08 and 136.57 is: 204.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    162.01 : 243.08 = 136.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    162.01/243.08 = 136.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    162.01x = 243.08 × 136.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    162.01x = 33,197.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,197.75/162.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.91

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