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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 162.84, 244.35 and 90.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 162.84, 244.35 and 90.66 is: 136.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    162.84 : 244.35 = 90.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    162.84/244.35 = 90.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    162.84x = 244.35 × 90.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    162.84x = 22,152.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,152.77/162.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136.04

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