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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 162.54, 244.26 and 101.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 162.54, 244.26 and 101.88 is: 153.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    162.54 : 244.26 = 101.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    162.54/244.26 = 101.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    162.54x = 244.26 × 101.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    162.54x = 24,885.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,885.21/162.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153.10

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