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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 162.90, 244.28 and 134.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 162.90, 244.28 and 134.28 is: 201.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    162.90 : 244.28 = 134.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    162.90/244.28 = 134.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    162.90x = 244.28 × 134.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    162.90x = 32,802.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,802.25/162.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.36

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