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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160.74, 241.20 and 92.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160.74, 241.20 and 92.39 is: 138.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160.74 : 241.20 = 92.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160.74/241.20 = 92.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160.74x = 241.20 × 92.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160.74x = 22,283.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,283.26/160.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138.63

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