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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160.47, 240.92 and 92.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160.47, 240.92 and 92.12 is: 138.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160.47 : 240.92 = 92.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160.47/240.92 = 92.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160.47x = 240.92 × 92.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160.47x = 22,191.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,191.89/160.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138.29

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