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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160.91, 241.40 and 92.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160.91, 241.40 and 92.43 is: 138.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160.91 : 241.40 = 92.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160.91/241.40 = 92.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160.91x = 241.40 × 92.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160.91x = 22,312.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,312.60/160.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138.67

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