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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160.68, 240.80 and 92.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160.68, 240.80 and 92.11 is: 138.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160.68 : 240.80 = 92.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160.68/240.80 = 92.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160.68x = 240.80 × 92.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160.68x = 22,180.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,180.41/160.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138.04

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