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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 162.87, 243.68 and 133.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 162.87, 243.68 and 133.71 is: 200.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    162.87 : 243.68 = 133.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    162.87/243.68 = 133.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    162.87x = 243.68 × 133.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    162.87x = 32,581.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,581.78/162.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.05

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