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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 162.99, 244.02 and 101.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 162.99, 244.02 and 101.97 is: 152.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    162.99 : 244.02 = 101.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    162.99/244.02 = 101.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    162.99x = 244.02 × 101.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    162.99x = 24,882.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,882.72/162.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152.66

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