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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160.19, 239.99 and 134.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160.19, 239.99 and 134.67 is: 201.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160.19 : 239.99 = 134.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160.19/239.99 = 134.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160.19x = 239.99 × 134.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160.19x = 32,318.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,318.78/160.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.76

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