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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 161.42, 241.82 and 92.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 161.42, 241.82 and 92.74 is: 138.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    161.42 : 241.82 = 92.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    161.42/241.82 = 92.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    161.42x = 241.82 × 92.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    161.42x = 22,426.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,426.39/161.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138.93

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