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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160.58, 239.71 and 137.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160.58, 239.71 and 137.34 is: 205.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160.58 : 239.71 = 137.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160.58/239.71 = 137.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160.58x = 239.71 × 137.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160.58x = 32,921.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,921.43/160.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.01

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