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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 162.21, 243.39 and 101.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 162.21, 243.39 and 101.33 is: 152.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    162.21 : 243.39 = 101.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    162.21/243.39 = 101.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    162.21x = 243.39 × 101.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    162.21x = 24,661.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,661.49/162.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152.03

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