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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 162.84, 244.14 and 76.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 162.84, 244.14 and 76.12 is: 114.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    162.84 : 244.14 = 76.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    162.84/244.14 = 76.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    162.84x = 244.14 × 76.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    162.84x = 18,585.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,585.13/162.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 114.13

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