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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 162.72, 244.46 and 101.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 162.72, 244.46 and 101.90 is: 153.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    162.72 : 244.46 = 101.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    162.72/244.46 = 101.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    162.72x = 244.46 × 101.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    162.72x = 24,909.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,909.51/162.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153.08

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