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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 162.07, 243 and 136.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 162.07, 243 and 136.28 is: 204.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    162.07 : 243 = 136.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    162.07/243 = 136.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    162.07x = 243 × 136.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    162.07x = 33,116.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,116.65/162.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.34

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