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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 162.80, 244.14 and 90.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 162.80, 244.14 and 90.68 is: 135.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    162.80 : 244.14 = 90.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    162.80/244.14 = 90.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    162.80x = 244.14 × 90.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    162.80x = 22,138.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,138.62/162.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.99

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