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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 162, 242.85 and 93.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 162, 242.85 and 93.50 is: 140.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    162 : 242.85 = 93.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    162/242.85 = 93.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    162x = 242.85 × 93.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    162x = 22,707.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,707.36/162
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.17

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