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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160.30, 241.08 and 136.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160.30, 241.08 and 136.06 is: 204.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160.30 : 241.08 = 136.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160.30/241.08 = 136.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160.30x = 241.08 × 136.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160.30x = 32,801.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,801.34/160.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.62

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