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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 162.14, 243.47 and 133.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 162.14, 243.47 and 133.25 is: 200.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    162.14 : 243.47 = 133.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    162.14/243.47 = 133.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    162.14x = 243.47 × 133.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    162.14x = 32,441.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,441.49/162.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.09

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