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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160.25, 240.03 and 135.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160.25, 240.03 and 135.98 is: 203.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160.25 : 240.03 = 135.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160.25/240.03 = 135.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160.25x = 240.03 × 135.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160.25x = 32,638.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,638.98/160.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.68

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