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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 162.86, 244.49 and 102.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 162.86, 244.49 and 102.11 is: 153.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    162.86 : 244.49 = 102.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    162.86/244.49 = 102.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    162.86x = 244.49 × 102.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    162.86x = 24,963.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,963.14/162.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153.28

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