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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 161.16, 241.80 and 92.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 161.16, 241.80 and 92.58 is: 138.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    161.16 : 241.80 = 92.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    161.16/241.80 = 92.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    161.16x = 241.80 × 92.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    161.16x = 22,385.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,385.84/161.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138.90

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