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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 162.06, 242.88 and 93.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 162.06, 242.88 and 93.44 is: 140.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    162.06 : 242.88 = 93.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    162.06/242.88 = 93.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    162.06x = 242.88 × 93.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    162.06x = 22,694.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,694.71/162.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.04

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