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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160.60, 221.51 and 136

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160.60, 221.51 and 136 is: 187.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160.60 : 221.51 = 136 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160.60/221.51 = 136/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160.60x = 221.51 × 136
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160.60x = 30,125.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,125.36/160.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.58

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