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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160.23, 240.38 and 134.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160.23, 240.38 and 134.79 is: 202.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160.23 : 240.38 = 134.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160.23/240.38 = 134.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160.23x = 240.38 × 134.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160.23x = 32,400.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,400.82/160.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.21

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