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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160.91, 241.49 and 92.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160.91, 241.49 and 92.46 is: 138.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160.91 : 241.49 = 92.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160.91/241.49 = 92.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160.91x = 241.49 × 92.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160.91x = 22,328.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,328.17/160.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138.76

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