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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 162.12, 242.73 and 135.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 162.12, 242.73 and 135.18 is: 202.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    162.12 : 242.73 = 135.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    162.12/242.73 = 135.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    162.12x = 242.73 × 135.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    162.12x = 32,812.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,812.24/162.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.39

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