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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 162.98, 244.11 and 90.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 162.98, 244.11 and 90.71 is: 135.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    162.98 : 244.11 = 90.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    162.98/244.11 = 90.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    162.98x = 244.11 × 90.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    162.98x = 22,143.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,143.22/162.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.86

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