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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160.76, 241.28 and 92.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160.76, 241.28 and 92.32 is: 138.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160.76 : 241.28 = 92.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160.76/241.28 = 92.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160.76x = 241.28 × 92.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160.76x = 22,274.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,274.97/160.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138.56

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