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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 161.36, 241.95 and 92.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 161.36, 241.95 and 92.94 is: 139.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    161.36 : 241.95 = 92.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    161.36/241.95 = 92.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    161.36x = 241.95 × 92.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    161.36x = 22,486.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,486.83/161.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139.36

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