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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 161.89, 223.38 and 92.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 161.89, 223.38 and 92.89 is: 128.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    161.89 : 223.38 = 92.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    161.89/223.38 = 92.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    161.89x = 223.38 × 92.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    161.89x = 20,749.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,749.77/161.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128.17

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