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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160.62, 239.61 and 135.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160.62, 239.61 and 135.11 is: 201.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160.62 : 239.61 = 135.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160.62/239.61 = 135.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160.62x = 239.61 × 135.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160.62x = 32,373.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,373.71/160.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.55

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