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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 162.89, 244.32 and 97.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 162.89, 244.32 and 97.86 is: 146.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    162.89 : 244.32 = 97.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    162.89/244.32 = 97.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    162.89x = 244.32 × 97.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    162.89x = 23,909.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,909.16/162.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146.78

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