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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 162.64, 244.14 and 98.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 162.64, 244.14 and 98.64 is: 148.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    162.64 : 244.14 = 98.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    162.64/244.14 = 98.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    162.64x = 244.14 × 98.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    162.64x = 24,081.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,081.97/162.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148.07

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