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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 162.08, 242.97 and 92.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 162.08, 242.97 and 92.78 is: 139.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    162.08 : 242.97 = 92.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    162.08/242.97 = 92.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    162.08x = 242.97 × 92.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    162.08x = 22,542.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,542.76/162.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139.08

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