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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160.59, 240.67 and 92.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160.59, 240.67 and 92.15 is: 138.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160.59 : 240.67 = 92.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160.59/240.67 = 92.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160.59x = 240.67 × 92.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160.59x = 22,177.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,177.74/160.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138.10

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