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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 162.89, 244.09 and 134.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 162.89, 244.09 and 134.21 is: 201.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    162.89 : 244.09 = 134.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    162.89/244.09 = 134.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    162.89x = 244.09 × 134.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    162.89x = 32,759.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,759.32/162.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.11

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