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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160.68, 239.33 and 134.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160.68, 239.33 and 134.44 is: 200.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160.68 : 239.33 = 134.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160.68/239.33 = 134.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160.68x = 239.33 × 134.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160.68x = 32,175.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,175.53/160.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.25

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