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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 162.12, 241.94 and 134.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 162.12, 241.94 and 134.84 is: 201.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    162.12 : 241.94 = 134.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    162.12/241.94 = 134.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    162.12x = 241.94 × 134.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    162.12x = 32,623.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,623.19/162.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.23

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