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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 162.48, 243.12 and 135.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 162.48, 243.12 and 135.44 is: 202.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    162.48 : 243.12 = 135.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    162.48/243.12 = 135.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    162.48x = 243.12 × 135.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    162.48x = 32,928.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,928.17/162.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.66

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