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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160.46, 240.64 and 92.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160.46, 240.64 and 92.02 is: 138.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160.46 : 240.64 = 92.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160.46/240.64 = 92.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160.46x = 240.64 × 92.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160.46x = 22,143.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,143.69/160.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138.00

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