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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 162.52, 244.14 and 94.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 162.52, 244.14 and 94.21 is: 141.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    162.52 : 244.14 = 94.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    162.52/244.14 = 94.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    162.52x = 244.14 × 94.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    162.52x = 22,999.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,999.21/162.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.52

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