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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 162.90, 244.10 and 71.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 162.90, 244.10 and 71.54 is: 107.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    162.90 : 244.10 = 71.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    162.90/244.10 = 71.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    162.90x = 244.10 × 71.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    162.90x = 17,462.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,462.91/162.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 107.20

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