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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 162.81, 244.14 and 92.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 162.81, 244.14 and 92.45 is: 138.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    162.81 : 244.14 = 92.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    162.81/244.14 = 92.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    162.81x = 244.14 × 92.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    162.81x = 22,569.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,569.52/162.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138.62

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