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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160.90, 241.08 and 130.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160.90, 241.08 and 130.48 is: 195.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160.90 : 241.08 = 130.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160.90/241.08 = 130.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160.90x = 241.08 × 130.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160.90x = 31,456.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,456.12/160.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.50

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