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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160.59, 240.33 and 131.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160.59, 240.33 and 131.37 is: 196.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160.59 : 240.33 = 131.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160.59/240.33 = 131.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160.59x = 240.33 × 131.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160.59x = 31,572.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,572.15/160.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.60

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