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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 162.11, 242.82 and 135.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 162.11, 242.82 and 135.11 is: 202.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    162.11 : 242.82 = 135.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    162.11/242.82 = 135.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    162.11x = 242.82 × 135.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    162.11x = 32,806.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,806.20/162.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.38

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