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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 162.89, 244.12 and 60.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 162.89, 244.12 and 60.08 is: 90.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    162.89 : 244.12 = 60.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    162.89/244.12 = 60.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    162.89x = 244.12 × 60.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    162.89x = 14,665.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,665.51/162.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90.03

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