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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160.64, 240.53 and 92.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160.64, 240.53 and 92.06 is: 137.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160.64 : 240.53 = 92.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160.64/240.53 = 92.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160.64x = 240.53 × 92.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160.64x = 22,143.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,143.19/160.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137.84

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