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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160.92, 240.60 and 138.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160.92, 240.60 and 138.36 is: 206.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160.92 : 240.60 = 138.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160.92/240.60 = 138.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160.92x = 240.60 × 138.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160.92x = 33,289.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,289.42/160.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.87

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