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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160.60, 241.06 and 92.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160.60, 241.06 and 92.18 is: 138.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160.60 : 241.06 = 92.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160.60/241.06 = 92.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160.60x = 241.06 × 92.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160.60x = 22,220.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,220.91/160.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138.36

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