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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160.63, 242.03 and 132.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160.63, 242.03 and 132.37 is: 199.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160.63 : 242.03 = 132.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160.63/242.03 = 132.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160.63x = 242.03 × 132.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160.63x = 32,037.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,037.24/160.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.45

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