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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 162.38, 243.77 and 138.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 162.38, 243.77 and 138.48 is: 207.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    162.38 : 243.77 = 138.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    162.38/243.77 = 138.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    162.38x = 243.77 × 138.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    162.38x = 33,757.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,757.27/162.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.89

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