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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160.60, 240.52 and 92.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160.60, 240.52 and 92.20 is: 138.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160.60 : 240.52 = 92.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160.60/240.52 = 92.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160.60x = 240.52 × 92.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160.60x = 22,175.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,175.94/160.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138.08

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