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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 162.05, 244.28 and 135.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 162.05, 244.28 and 135.18 is: 203.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    162.05 : 244.28 = 135.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    162.05/244.28 = 135.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    162.05x = 244.28 × 135.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    162.05x = 33,021.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,021.77/162.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.78

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