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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160.32, 240.36 and 91.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160.32, 240.36 and 91.68 is: 137.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160.32 : 240.36 = 91.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160.32/240.36 = 91.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160.32x = 240.36 × 91.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160.32x = 22,036.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,036.20/160.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137.45

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