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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 162.50, 243.96 and 136.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 162.50, 243.96 and 136.07 is: 204.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    162.50 : 243.96 = 136.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    162.50/243.96 = 136.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    162.50x = 243.96 × 136.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    162.50x = 33,194.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,194.42/162.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.28

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