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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160.59, 241.02 and 136.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160.59, 241.02 and 136.56 is: 204.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160.59 : 241.02 = 136.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160.59/241.02 = 136.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160.59x = 241.02 × 136.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160.59x = 32,913.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,913.69/160.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.95

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