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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 162.50, 243.29 and 135.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 162.50, 243.29 and 135.54 is: 202.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    162.50 : 243.29 = 135.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    162.50/243.29 = 135.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    162.50x = 243.29 × 135.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    162.50x = 32,975.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,975.87/162.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.93

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