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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160.18, 239.93 and 91.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160.18, 239.93 and 91.63 is: 137.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160.18 : 239.93 = 91.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160.18/239.93 = 91.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160.18x = 239.93 × 91.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160.18x = 21,984.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,984.97/160.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137.25

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