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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 161.40, 241.90 and 92.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 161.40, 241.90 and 92.82 is: 139.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    161.40 : 241.90 = 92.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    161.40/241.90 = 92.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    161.40x = 241.90 × 92.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    161.40x = 22,453.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,453.16/161.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139.11

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