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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 162.93, 244.39 and 94.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 162.93, 244.39 and 94.24 is: 141.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    162.93 : 244.39 = 94.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    162.93/244.39 = 94.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    162.93x = 244.39 × 94.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    162.93x = 23,031.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,031.31/162.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.36

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