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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160.23, 240.06 and 91.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160.23, 240.06 and 91.80 is: 137.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160.23 : 240.06 = 91.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160.23/240.06 = 91.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160.23x = 240.06 × 91.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160.23x = 22,037.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,037.51/160.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137.54

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