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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 162.20, 242.66 and 136.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 162.20, 242.66 and 136.58 is: 204.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    162.20 : 242.66 = 136.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    162.20/242.66 = 136.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    162.20x = 242.66 × 136.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    162.20x = 33,142.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,142.50/162.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.33

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