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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 162.81, 243.54 and 133.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 162.81, 243.54 and 133.59 is: 199.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    162.81 : 243.54 = 133.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    162.81/243.54 = 133.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    162.81x = 243.54 × 133.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    162.81x = 32,534.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,534.50/162.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.83

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