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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160.07, 240.06 and 134.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160.07, 240.06 and 134.22 is: 201.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160.07 : 240.06 = 134.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160.07/240.06 = 134.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160.07x = 240.06 × 134.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160.07x = 32,221.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,221.36/160.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.29

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