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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 162.16, 243.15 and 93.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 162.16, 243.15 and 93.58 is: 140.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    162.16 : 243.15 = 93.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    162.16/243.15 = 93.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    162.16x = 243.15 × 93.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    162.16x = 22,753.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,753.98/162.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.32

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