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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 162.59, 243.61 and 135.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 162.59, 243.61 and 135.25 is: 202.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    162.59 : 243.61 = 135.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    162.59/243.61 = 135.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    162.59x = 243.61 × 135.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    162.59x = 32,947.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,947.31/162.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.65

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