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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160.48, 240.48 and 133.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160.48, 240.48 and 133.28 is: 199.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160.48 : 240.48 = 133.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160.48/240.48 = 133.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160.48x = 240.48 × 133.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160.48x = 32,051.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,051.17/160.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.72

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