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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 162.16, 242.88 and 134.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 162.16, 242.88 and 134.80 is: 201.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    162.16 : 242.88 = 134.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    162.16/242.88 = 134.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    162.16x = 242.88 × 134.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    162.16x = 32,740.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,740.22/162.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.90

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