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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 162.23, 243.33 and 135.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 162.23, 243.33 and 135.11 is: 202.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    162.23 : 243.33 = 135.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    162.23/243.33 = 135.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    162.23x = 243.33 × 135.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    162.23x = 32,877.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,877.43/162.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.67

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