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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 162.94, 245.16 and 135.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 162.94, 245.16 and 135.72 is: 204.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    162.94 : 245.16 = 135.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    162.94/245.16 = 135.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    162.94x = 245.16 × 135.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    162.94x = 33,273.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,273.12/162.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.20

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