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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160.51, 240.33 and 91.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160.51, 240.33 and 91.94 is: 137.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160.51 : 240.33 = 91.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160.51/240.33 = 91.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160.51x = 240.33 × 91.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160.51x = 22,094.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,094.28/160.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137.65

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