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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160.46, 220.86 and 137.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160.46, 220.86 and 137.07 is: 188.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160.46 : 220.86 = 137.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160.46/220.86 = 137.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160.46x = 220.86 × 137.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160.46x = 30,273.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,273.28/160.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.66

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