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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 162.76, 244.01 and 71.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 162.76, 244.01 and 71.39 is: 107.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    162.76 : 244.01 = 71.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    162.76/244.01 = 71.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    162.76x = 244.01 × 71.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    162.76x = 17,418.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,418.65/162.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 107.02

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