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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160.16, 220.88 and 136.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160.16, 220.88 and 136.96 is: 188.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160.16 : 220.88 = 136.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160.16/220.88 = 136.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160.16x = 220.88 × 136.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160.16x = 30,251.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,251.72/160.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.88

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