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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160.34, 239.87 and 134.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160.34, 239.87 and 134.51 is: 201.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160.34 : 239.87 = 134.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160.34/239.87 = 134.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160.34x = 239.87 × 134.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160.34x = 32,264.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,264.05/160.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.23

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