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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 162.63, 243.45 and 93.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 162.63, 243.45 and 93.96 is: 140.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    162.63 : 243.45 = 93.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    162.63/243.45 = 93.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    162.63x = 243.45 × 93.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    162.63x = 22,874.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,874.56/162.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.65

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