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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 162.18, 243.12 and 137.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 162.18, 243.12 and 137.88 is: 206.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    162.18 : 243.12 = 137.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    162.18/243.12 = 137.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    162.18x = 243.12 × 137.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    162.18x = 33,521.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,521.39/162.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.69

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