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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160.42, 221.61 and 137.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160.42, 221.61 and 137.32 is: 189.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160.42 : 221.61 = 137.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160.42/221.61 = 137.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160.42x = 221.61 × 137.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160.42x = 30,431.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,431.49/160.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.70

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