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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160.45, 221.22 and 134.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160.45, 221.22 and 134.33 is: 185.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160.45 : 221.22 = 134.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160.45/221.22 = 134.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160.45x = 221.22 × 134.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160.45x = 29,715.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,715.38/160.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.20

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