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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 162.20, 242.96 and 134.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 162.20, 242.96 and 134.87 is: 202.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    162.20 : 242.96 = 134.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    162.20/242.96 = 134.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    162.20x = 242.96 × 134.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    162.20x = 32,767.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,767.07/162.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.01

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