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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160.64, 241.08 and 139.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160.64, 241.08 and 139.52 is: 209.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160.64 : 241.08 = 139.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160.64/241.08 = 139.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160.64x = 241.08 × 139.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160.64x = 33,635.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,635.48/160.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.38

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