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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160.15, 221.02 and 133.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160.15, 221.02 and 133.87 is: 184.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160.15 : 221.02 = 133.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160.15/221.02 = 133.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160.15x = 221.02 × 133.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160.15x = 29,588.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,588.50/160.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.76

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