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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160.85, 240.91 and 96.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160.85, 240.91 and 96.59 is: 144.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160.85 : 240.91 = 96.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160.85/240.91 = 96.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160.85x = 240.91 × 96.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160.85x = 23,269.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,269.50/160.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.67

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