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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160.95, 241.51 and 92.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160.95, 241.51 and 92.53 is: 138.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160.95 : 241.51 = 92.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160.95/241.51 = 92.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160.95x = 241.51 × 92.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160.95x = 22,345.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,345.71/160.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138.84

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