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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 162.62, 243.96 and 94.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 162.62, 243.96 and 94.28 is: 141.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    162.62 : 243.96 = 94.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    162.62/243.96 = 94.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    162.62x = 243.96 × 94.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    162.62x = 23,000.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,000.55/162.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.44

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