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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160.03, 239.86 and 91.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160.03, 239.86 and 91.59 is: 137.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160.03 : 239.86 = 91.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160.03/239.86 = 91.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160.03x = 239.86 × 91.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160.03x = 21,967.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,967.99/160.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137.27

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