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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160.56, 240.95 and 92.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160.56, 240.95 and 92.03 is: 138.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160.56 : 240.95 = 92.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160.56/240.95 = 92.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160.56x = 240.95 × 92.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160.56x = 22,173.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,173.65/160.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138.10

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