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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 162.23, 243.52 and 93.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 162.23, 243.52 and 93.89 is: 140.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    162.23 : 243.52 = 93.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    162.23/243.52 = 93.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    162.23x = 243.52 × 93.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    162.23x = 22,862.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,862.64/162.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.93

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