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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 161.03, 241.58 and 92.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 161.03, 241.58 and 92.47 is: 138.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    161.03 : 241.58 = 92.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    161.03/241.58 = 92.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    161.03x = 241.58 × 92.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    161.03x = 22,338.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,338.90/161.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138.73

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