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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160.58, 240.62 and 92.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160.58, 240.62 and 92.13 is: 138.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160.58 : 240.62 = 92.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160.58/240.62 = 92.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160.58x = 240.62 × 92.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160.58x = 22,167.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,167.86/160.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138.05

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