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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 161.21, 241.85 and 92.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 161.21, 241.85 and 92.61 is: 138.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    161.21 : 241.85 = 92.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    161.21/241.85 = 92.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    161.21x = 241.85 × 92.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    161.21x = 22,396.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,396.84/161.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138.93

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