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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 162.37, 243.39 and 90.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 162.37, 243.39 and 90.28 is: 135.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    162.37 : 243.39 = 90.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    162.37/243.39 = 90.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    162.37x = 243.39 × 90.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    162.37x = 21,973.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,973.25/162.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.33

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