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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160.72, 240.16 and 133.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160.72, 240.16 and 133.68 is: 199.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160.72 : 240.16 = 133.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160.72/240.16 = 133.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160.72x = 240.16 × 133.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160.72x = 32,104.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,104.59/160.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.75

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