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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 161.38, 241.94 and 92.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 161.38, 241.94 and 92.74 is: 139.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    161.38 : 241.94 = 92.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    161.38/241.94 = 92.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    161.38x = 241.94 × 92.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    161.38x = 22,437.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,437.52/161.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139.04

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