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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 162.90, 244.48 and 85.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 162.90, 244.48 and 85.91 is: 128.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    162.90 : 244.48 = 85.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    162.90/244.48 = 85.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    162.90x = 244.48 × 85.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    162.90x = 21,004.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,004.27/162.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128.94

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