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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160.11, 240.10 and 91.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160.11, 240.10 and 91.63 is: 137.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160.11 : 240.10 = 91.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160.11/240.10 = 91.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160.11x = 240.10 × 91.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160.11x = 22,000.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,000.43/160.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137.41

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