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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160.14, 220.77 and 135.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160.14, 220.77 and 135.48 is: 186.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160.14 : 220.77 = 135.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160.14/220.77 = 135.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160.14x = 220.77 × 135.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160.14x = 29,909.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,909.92/160.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.77

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