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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 162.05, 242.97 and 92.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 162.05, 242.97 and 92.64 is: 138.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    162.05 : 242.97 = 92.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    162.05/242.97 = 92.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    162.05x = 242.97 × 92.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    162.05x = 22,508.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,508.74/162.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138.90

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