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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 162.37, 243.51 and 93.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 162.37, 243.51 and 93.81 is: 140.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    162.37 : 243.51 = 93.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    162.37/243.51 = 93.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    162.37x = 243.51 × 93.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    162.37x = 22,843.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,843.67/162.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.69

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