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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 162.10, 243.21 and 93.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 162.10, 243.21 and 93.69 is: 140.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    162.10 : 243.21 = 93.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    162.10/243.21 = 93.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    162.10x = 243.21 × 93.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    162.10x = 22,786.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,786.34/162.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.57

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