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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160.87, 240.90 and 109.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160.87, 240.90 and 109.61 is: 164.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160.87 : 240.90 = 109.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160.87/240.90 = 109.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160.87x = 240.90 × 109.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160.87x = 26,405.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,405.05/160.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164.14

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