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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160.05, 239.88 and 91.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160.05, 239.88 and 91.44 is: 137.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160.05 : 239.88 = 91.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160.05/239.88 = 91.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160.05x = 239.88 × 91.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160.05x = 21,934.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,934.63/160.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137.05

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