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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 162.75, 244.13 and 90.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 162.75, 244.13 and 90.61 is: 135.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    162.75 : 244.13 = 90.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    162.75/244.13 = 90.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    162.75x = 244.13 × 90.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    162.75x = 22,119.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,119.56/162.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.91

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