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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160.84, 240.90 and 92.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160.84, 240.90 and 92.26 is: 138.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160.84 : 240.90 = 92.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160.84/240.90 = 92.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160.84x = 240.90 × 92.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160.84x = 22,225.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,225.43/160.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138.18

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