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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160.05, 240.03 and 134.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160.05, 240.03 and 134.54 is: 201.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160.05 : 240.03 = 134.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160.05/240.03 = 134.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160.05x = 240.03 × 134.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160.05x = 32,293.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,293.34/160.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.77

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