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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160.60, 240.90 and 136.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160.60, 240.90 and 136.30 is: 204.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160.60 : 240.90 = 136.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160.60/240.90 = 136.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160.60x = 240.90 × 136.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160.60x = 32,834.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,834.67/160.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.45

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