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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 162.35, 243.21 and 135.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 162.35, 243.21 and 135.01 is: 202.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    162.35 : 243.21 = 135.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    162.35/243.21 = 135.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    162.35x = 243.21 × 135.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    162.35x = 32,835.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,835.78/162.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.25

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