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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 161.40, 241.58 and 92.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 161.40, 241.58 and 92.72 is: 138.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    161.40 : 241.58 = 92.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    161.40/241.58 = 92.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    161.40x = 241.58 × 92.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    161.40x = 22,399.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,399.30/161.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138.78

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