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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160.20, 240.30 and 135.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160.20, 240.30 and 135.90 is: 203.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160.20 : 240.30 = 135.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160.20/240.30 = 135.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160.20x = 240.30 × 135.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160.20x = 32,656.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,656.77/160.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.85

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