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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160.27, 220.99 and 136.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160.27, 220.99 and 136.88 is: 188.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160.27 : 220.99 = 136.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160.27/220.99 = 136.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160.27x = 220.99 × 136.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160.27x = 30,248.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,248.43/160.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.73

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