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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 162.73, 243.96 and 90.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 162.73, 243.96 and 90.64 is: 135.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    162.73 : 243.96 = 90.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    162.73/243.96 = 90.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    162.73x = 243.96 × 90.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    162.73x = 22,112.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,112.53/162.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.88

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