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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 162, 242.89 and 92.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 162, 242.89 and 92.61 is: 138.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    162 : 242.89 = 92.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    162/242.89 = 92.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    162x = 242.89 × 92.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    162x = 22,493.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,493.81/162
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138.85

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