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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160.14, 240.38 and 91.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160.14, 240.38 and 91.64 is: 137.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160.14 : 240.38 = 91.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160.14/240.38 = 91.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160.14x = 240.38 × 91.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160.14x = 22,028.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,028.42/160.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137.56

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