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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160.32, 240.45 and 91.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160.32, 240.45 and 91.81 is: 137.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160.32 : 240.45 = 91.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160.32/240.45 = 91.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160.32x = 240.45 × 91.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160.32x = 22,075.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,075.71/160.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137.70

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