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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 162.55, 243.62 and 90.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 162.55, 243.62 and 90.26 is: 135.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    162.55 : 243.62 = 90.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    162.55/243.62 = 90.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    162.55x = 243.62 × 90.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    162.55x = 21,987.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,987.47/162.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.27

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