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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160, 239.40 and 91.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160, 239.40 and 91.56 is: 137.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160 : 239.40 = 91.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160/239.40 = 91.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160x = 239.40 × 91.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160x = 21,919.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,919.46/160
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137.00

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