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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 162.31, 243.03 and 135.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 162.31, 243.03 and 135.40 is: 202.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    162.31 : 243.03 = 135.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    162.31/243.03 = 135.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    162.31x = 243.03 × 135.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    162.31x = 32,905.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,905.05/162.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.74

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