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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 162.26, 243.12 and 93.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 162.26, 243.12 and 93.61 is: 140.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    162.26 : 243.12 = 93.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    162.26/243.12 = 93.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    162.26x = 243.12 × 93.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    162.26x = 22,758.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,758.46/162.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.26

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