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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160.68, 221.82 and 134.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160.68, 221.82 and 134.76 is: 186.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160.68 : 221.82 = 134.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160.68/221.82 = 134.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160.68x = 221.82 × 134.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160.68x = 29,892.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,892.46/160.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.04

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