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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 162.88, 244.69 and 105.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 162.88, 244.69 and 105.23 is: 158.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    162.88 : 244.69 = 105.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    162.88/244.69 = 105.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    162.88x = 244.69 × 105.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    162.88x = 25,749.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,749.08/162.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.09

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