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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160.56, 241.20 and 133.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160.56, 241.20 and 133.92 is: 201.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160.56 : 241.20 = 133.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160.56/241.20 = 133.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160.56x = 241.20 × 133.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160.56x = 32,301.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,301.50/160.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.18

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