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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 162.56, 243.72 and 134

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 162.56, 243.72 and 134 is: 200.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    162.56 : 243.72 = 134 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    162.56/243.72 = 134/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    162.56x = 243.72 × 134
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    162.56x = 32,658.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,658.48/162.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.90

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