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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160.68, 240.96 and 92.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160.68, 240.96 and 92.25 is: 138.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160.68 : 240.96 = 92.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160.68/240.96 = 92.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160.68x = 240.96 × 92.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160.68x = 22,228.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,228.56/160.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138.34

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