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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160.66, 241.20 and 92.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160.66, 241.20 and 92.24 is: 138.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160.66 : 241.20 = 92.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160.66/241.20 = 92.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160.66x = 241.20 × 92.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160.66x = 22,248.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,248.29/160.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138.48

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