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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 162.96, 244.15 and 101.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 162.96, 244.15 and 101.89 is: 152.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    162.96 : 244.15 = 101.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    162.96/244.15 = 101.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    162.96x = 244.15 × 101.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    162.96x = 24,876.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,876.44/162.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152.65

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