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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 162.02, 242.84 and 93.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 162.02, 242.84 and 93.51 is: 140.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    162.02 : 242.84 = 93.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    162.02/242.84 = 93.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    162.02x = 242.84 × 93.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    162.02x = 22,707.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,707.50/162.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.16

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