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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 162.83, 243.95 and 102.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 162.83, 243.95 and 102.08 is: 152.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    162.83 : 243.95 = 102.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    162.83/243.95 = 102.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    162.83x = 243.95 × 102.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    162.83x = 24,902.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,902.52/162.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152.93

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