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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160.56, 221.28 and 134.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160.56, 221.28 and 134.28 is: 185.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160.56 : 221.28 = 134.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160.56/221.28 = 134.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160.56x = 221.28 × 134.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160.56x = 29,713.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,713.48/160.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.06

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