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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 162.90, 244.26 and 102

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 162.90, 244.26 and 102 is: 152.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    162.90 : 244.26 = 102 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    162.90/244.26 = 102/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    162.90x = 244.26 × 102
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    162.90x = 24,914.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,914.52/162.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152.94

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