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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 161.96, 243.44 and 93.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 161.96, 243.44 and 93.62 is: 140.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    161.96 : 243.44 = 93.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    161.96/243.44 = 93.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    161.96x = 243.44 × 93.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    161.96x = 22,789.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,789.17/161.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.71

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