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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 162.75, 243.64 and 94.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 162.75, 243.64 and 94.06 is: 140.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    162.75 : 243.64 = 94.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    162.75/243.64 = 94.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    162.75x = 243.64 × 94.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    162.75x = 22,916.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,916.78/162.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.81

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