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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 162.89, 244.40 and 101.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 162.89, 244.40 and 101.99 is: 153.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    162.89 : 244.40 = 101.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    162.89/244.40 = 101.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    162.89x = 244.40 × 101.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    162.89x = 24,925.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,925.39/162.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153.02

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