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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160.62, 240.96 and 92.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160.62, 240.96 and 92.28 is: 138.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160.62 : 240.96 = 92.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160.62/240.96 = 92.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160.62x = 240.96 × 92.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160.62x = 22,235.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,235.79/160.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138.44

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