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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 162.89, 245.43 and 134.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 162.89, 245.43 and 134.63 is: 202.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    162.89 : 245.43 = 134.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    162.89/245.43 = 134.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    162.89x = 245.43 × 134.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    162.89x = 33,041.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,041.01/162.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.85

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