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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 162.68, 243.72 and 94.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 162.68, 243.72 and 94.02 is: 140.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    162.68 : 243.72 = 94.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    162.68/243.72 = 94.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    162.68x = 243.72 × 94.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    162.68x = 22,914.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,914.55/162.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.86

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