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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160.91, 221.97 and 138.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160.91, 221.97 and 138.87 is: 191.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160.91 : 221.97 = 138.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160.91/221.97 = 138.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160.91x = 221.97 × 138.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160.91x = 30,824.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,824.97/160.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191.57

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