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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 161.45, 242.16 and 92.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 161.45, 242.16 and 92.93 is: 139.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    161.45 : 242.16 = 92.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    161.45/242.16 = 92.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    161.45x = 242.16 × 92.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    161.45x = 22,502.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,502.72/161.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139.38

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