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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 162.24, 243.36 and 89.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 162.24, 243.36 and 89.92 is: 134.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    162.24 : 243.36 = 89.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    162.24/243.36 = 89.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    162.24x = 243.36 × 89.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    162.24x = 21,882.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,882.93/162.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 134.88

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