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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160.09, 240.42 and 91.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160.09, 240.42 and 91.75 is: 137.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160.09 : 240.42 = 91.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160.09/240.42 = 91.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160.09x = 240.42 × 91.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160.09x = 22,058.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,058.54/160.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137.79

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