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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160.91, 221.90 and 137.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160.91, 221.90 and 137.67 is: 189.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160.91 : 221.90 = 137.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160.91/221.90 = 137.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160.91x = 221.90 × 137.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160.91x = 30,548.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,548.28/160.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.85

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