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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 162.85, 244.11 and 105.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 162.85, 244.11 and 105.13 is: 157.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    162.85 : 244.11 = 105.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    162.85/244.11 = 105.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    162.85x = 244.11 × 105.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    162.85x = 25,663.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,663.28/162.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.59

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