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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160.42, 240.65 and 91.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160.42, 240.65 and 91.97 is: 137.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160.42 : 240.65 = 91.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160.42/240.65 = 91.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160.42x = 240.65 × 91.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160.42x = 22,132.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,132.58/160.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137.97

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