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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 162.57, 243.93 and 90.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 162.57, 243.93 and 90.48 is: 135.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    162.57 : 243.93 = 90.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    162.57/243.93 = 90.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    162.57x = 243.93 × 90.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    162.57x = 22,070.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,070.79/162.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.76

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