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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 161.02, 241.85 and 92.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 161.02, 241.85 and 92.68 is: 139.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    161.02 : 241.85 = 92.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    161.02/241.85 = 92.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    161.02x = 241.85 × 92.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    161.02x = 22,414.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,414.29/161.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139.20

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