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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 162.25, 243.42 and 90.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 162.25, 243.42 and 90.07 is: 135.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    162.25 : 243.42 = 90.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    162.25/243.42 = 90.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    162.25x = 243.42 × 90.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    162.25x = 21,924.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,924.84/162.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.13

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