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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160.59, 240.96 and 138.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160.59, 240.96 and 138.11 is: 207.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160.59 : 240.96 = 138.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160.59/240.96 = 138.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160.59x = 240.96 × 138.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160.59x = 33,278.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,278.99/160.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.23

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