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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 161.01, 241.42 and 92.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 161.01, 241.42 and 92.55 is: 138.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    161.01 : 241.42 = 92.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    161.01/241.42 = 92.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    161.01x = 241.42 × 92.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    161.01x = 22,342.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,342.28/161.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138.76

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