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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 162.72, 243.36 and 137.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 162.72, 243.36 and 137.28 is: 205.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    162.72 : 243.36 = 137.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    162.72/243.36 = 137.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    162.72x = 243.36 × 137.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    162.72x = 33,408.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,408.46/162.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.31

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