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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 162.08, 243.42 and 135.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 162.08, 243.42 and 135.08 is: 202.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    162.08 : 243.42 = 135.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    162.08/243.42 = 135.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    162.08x = 243.42 × 135.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    162.08x = 32,881.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,881.17/162.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.87

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