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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160.29, 239.09 and 134.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160.29, 239.09 and 134.31 is: 200.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160.29 : 239.09 = 134.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160.29/239.09 = 134.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160.29x = 239.09 × 134.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160.29x = 32,111.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,111.51/160.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.33

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