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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 162.93, 244.14 and 81.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 162.93, 244.14 and 81.83 is: 122.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    162.93 : 244.14 = 81.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    162.93/244.14 = 81.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    162.93x = 244.14 × 81.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    162.93x = 19,976.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,976.76/162.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122.61

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