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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160.28, 239.38 and 135.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160.28, 239.38 and 135.96 is: 203.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160.28 : 239.38 = 135.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160.28/239.38 = 135.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160.28x = 239.38 × 135.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160.28x = 32,546.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,546.10/160.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.06

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