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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160.21, 239.90 and 134.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160.21, 239.90 and 134.47 is: 201.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160.21 : 239.90 = 134.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160.21/239.90 = 134.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160.21x = 239.90 × 134.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160.21x = 32,259.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,259.35/160.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.36

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