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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160.50, 240.25 and 131.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160.50, 240.25 and 131.55 is: 196.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160.50 : 240.25 = 131.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160.50/240.25 = 131.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160.50x = 240.25 × 131.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160.50x = 31,603.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,603.36/160.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.90

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