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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160.14, 220.59 and 135.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160.14, 220.59 and 135.42 is: 186.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160.14 : 220.59 = 135.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160.14/220.59 = 135.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160.14x = 220.59 × 135.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160.14x = 29,872.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,872.30/160.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.54

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