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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 161.24, 241.86 and 92.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 161.24, 241.86 and 92.66 is: 138.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    161.24 : 241.86 = 92.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    161.24/241.86 = 92.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    161.24x = 241.86 × 92.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    161.24x = 22,410.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,410.75/161.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138.99

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