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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160.55, 240.41 and 91.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160.55, 240.41 and 91.95 is: 137.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160.55 : 240.41 = 91.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160.55/240.41 = 91.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160.55x = 240.41 × 91.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160.55x = 22,105.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,105.93/160.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137.69

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