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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 161.15, 242.12 and 92.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 161.15, 242.12 and 92.70 is: 139.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    161.15 : 242.12 = 92.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    161.15/242.12 = 92.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    161.15x = 242.12 × 92.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    161.15x = 22,444.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,444.06/161.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139.28

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