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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160.70, 241.11 and 92.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160.70, 241.11 and 92.25 is: 138.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160.70 : 241.11 = 92.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160.70/241.11 = 92.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160.70x = 241.11 × 92.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160.70x = 22,242.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,242.40/160.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138.41

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