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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 162.15, 243.17 and 93.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 162.15, 243.17 and 93.70 is: 140.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    162.15 : 243.17 = 93.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    162.15/243.17 = 93.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    162.15x = 243.17 × 93.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    162.15x = 22,784.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,784.56/162.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.52

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