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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160.23, 240.17 and 91.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160.23, 240.17 and 91.61 is: 137.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160.23 : 240.17 = 91.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160.23/240.17 = 91.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160.23x = 240.17 × 91.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160.23x = 22,001.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,001.97/160.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137.31

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