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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160.42, 221.23 and 135.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160.42, 221.23 and 135.91 is: 187.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160.42 : 221.23 = 135.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160.42/221.23 = 135.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160.42x = 221.23 × 135.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160.42x = 30,067.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,067.37/160.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.43

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