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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160.70, 221.25 and 136.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160.70, 221.25 and 136.10 is: 187.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160.70 : 221.25 = 136.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160.70/221.25 = 136.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160.70x = 221.25 × 136.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160.70x = 30,112.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,112.13/160.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.38

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