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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 162.63, 244.07 and 90.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 162.63, 244.07 and 90.54 is: 135.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    162.63 : 244.07 = 90.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    162.63/244.07 = 90.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    162.63x = 244.07 × 90.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    162.63x = 22,097.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,097.65/162.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.88

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