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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160.43, 221.27 and 132.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160.43, 221.27 and 132.75 is: 183.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160.43 : 221.27 = 132.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160.43/221.27 = 132.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160.43x = 221.27 × 132.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160.43x = 29,372.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,372.93/160.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.09

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