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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160.72, 240.92 and 131.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160.72, 240.92 and 131.92 is: 197.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160.72 : 240.92 = 131.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160.72/240.92 = 131.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160.72x = 240.92 × 131.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160.72x = 31,782.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,782.17/160.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.75

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