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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160.34, 240.15 and 91.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160.34, 240.15 and 91.76 is: 137.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160.34 : 240.15 = 91.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160.34/240.15 = 91.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160.34x = 240.15 × 91.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160.34x = 22,036.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,036.16/160.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137.43

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