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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160.62, 240.91 and 134.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160.62, 240.91 and 134.90 is: 202.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160.62 : 240.91 = 134.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160.62/240.91 = 134.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160.62x = 240.91 × 134.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160.62x = 32,498.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,498.76/160.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.33

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