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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160.45, 240.37 and 134.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160.45, 240.37 and 134.93 is: 202.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160.45 : 240.37 = 134.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160.45/240.37 = 134.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160.45x = 240.37 × 134.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160.45x = 32,433.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,433.39/160.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.14

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