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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 162.92, 244.06 and 101.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 162.92, 244.06 and 101.03 is: 151.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    162.92 : 244.06 = 101.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    162.92/244.06 = 101.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    162.92x = 244.06 × 101.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    162.92x = 24,655.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,655.91/162.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151.34

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