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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 162.72, 244.08 and 85.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 162.72, 244.08 and 85.64 is: 128.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    162.72 : 244.08 = 85.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    162.72/244.08 = 85.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    162.72x = 244.08 × 85.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    162.72x = 20,901.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,901.79/162.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128.45

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