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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 162.54, 244.08 and 93.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 162.54, 244.08 and 93.96 is: 141.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    162.54 : 244.08 = 93.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    162.54/244.08 = 93.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    162.54x = 244.08 × 93.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    162.54x = 22,933.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,933.76/162.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.10

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