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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160.90, 241.76 and 145.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160.90, 241.76 and 145.92 is: 219.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160.90 : 241.76 = 145.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160.90/241.76 = 145.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160.90x = 241.76 × 145.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160.90x = 35,277.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,277.62/160.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.25

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