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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 162.79, 243.80 and 94.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 162.79, 243.80 and 94.11 is: 140.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    162.79 : 243.80 = 94.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    162.79/243.80 = 94.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    162.79x = 243.80 × 94.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    162.79x = 22,942.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,942.63/162.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.93

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