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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160.36, 240.31 and 91.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160.36, 240.31 and 91.74 is: 137.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160.36 : 240.31 = 91.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160.36/240.31 = 91.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160.36x = 240.31 × 91.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160.36x = 22,046.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,046.04/160.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137.48

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