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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 162.90, 244.62 and 89.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 162.90, 244.62 and 89.74 is: 134.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    162.90 : 244.62 = 89.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    162.90/244.62 = 89.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    162.90x = 244.62 × 89.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    162.90x = 21,952.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,952.20/162.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 134.76

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