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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 162.20, 243.35 and 93.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 162.20, 243.35 and 93.69 is: 140.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    162.20 : 243.35 = 93.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    162.20/243.35 = 93.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    162.20x = 243.35 × 93.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    162.20x = 22,799.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,799.06/162.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.56

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