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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 161.02, 241.63 and 92.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 161.02, 241.63 and 92.64 is: 139.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    161.02 : 241.63 = 92.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    161.02/241.63 = 92.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    161.02x = 241.63 × 92.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    161.02x = 22,384.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,384.60/161.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139.02

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