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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160.02, 220.64 and 136.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160.02, 220.64 and 136.64 is: 188.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160.02 : 220.64 = 136.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160.02/220.64 = 136.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160.02x = 220.64 × 136.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160.02x = 30,147.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,147.49/160.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.40

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