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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160.77, 241.16 and 89.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160.77, 241.16 and 89.09 is: 133.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160.77 : 241.16 = 89.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160.77/241.16 = 89.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160.77x = 241.16 × 89.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160.77x = 21,483.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,483.29/160.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133.63

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