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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 162.13, 242.76 and 136.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 162.13, 242.76 and 136.50 is: 204.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    162.13 : 242.76 = 136.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    162.13/242.76 = 136.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    162.13x = 242.76 × 136.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    162.13x = 33,136.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,136.74/162.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.39

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