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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160.67, 240.60 and 136.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160.67, 240.60 and 136.25 is: 204.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160.67 : 240.60 = 136.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160.67/240.60 = 136.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160.67x = 240.60 × 136.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160.67x = 32,781.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,781.75/160.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.03

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