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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 162.53, 243.72 and 133.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 162.53, 243.72 and 133.91 is: 200.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    162.53 : 243.72 = 133.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    162.53/243.72 = 133.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    162.53x = 243.72 × 133.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    162.53x = 32,635.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,635.33/162.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.80

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