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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160.35, 240.21 and 133.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160.35, 240.21 and 133.01 is: 199.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160.35 : 240.21 = 133.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160.35/240.21 = 133.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160.35x = 240.21 × 133.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160.35x = 31,949.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,949.13/160.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.25

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