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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 161.94, 242.69 and 93.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 161.94, 242.69 and 93.37 is: 139.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    161.94 : 242.69 = 93.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    161.94/242.69 = 93.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    161.94x = 242.69 × 93.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    161.94x = 22,659.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,659.97/161.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139.93

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