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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 162.71, 244.06 and 91.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 162.71, 244.06 and 91.02 is: 136.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    162.71 : 244.06 = 91.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    162.71/244.06 = 91.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    162.71x = 244.06 × 91.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    162.71x = 22,214.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,214.34/162.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136.53

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