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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160.63, 240.90 and 130.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160.63, 240.90 and 130.36 is: 195.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160.63 : 240.90 = 130.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160.63/240.90 = 130.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160.63x = 240.90 × 130.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160.63x = 31,403.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,403.72/160.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.50

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