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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160.16, 239.92 and 134.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160.16, 239.92 and 134.44 is: 201.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160.16 : 239.92 = 134.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160.16/239.92 = 134.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160.16x = 239.92 × 134.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160.16x = 32,254.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,254.84/160.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.39

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