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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 162.72, 243.84 and 90.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 162.72, 243.84 and 90.56 is: 135.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    162.72 : 243.84 = 90.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    162.72/243.84 = 90.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    162.72x = 243.84 × 90.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    162.72x = 22,082.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,082.15/162.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.71

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