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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 162.35, 243.57 and 89.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 162.35, 243.57 and 89.26 is: 133.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    162.35 : 243.57 = 89.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    162.35/243.57 = 89.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    162.35x = 243.57 × 89.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    162.35x = 21,740.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,740.45/162.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133.92

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