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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160.75, 240.67 and 133.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160.75, 240.67 and 133.79 is: 200.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160.75 : 240.67 = 133.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160.75/240.67 = 133.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160.75x = 240.67 × 133.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160.75x = 32,198.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,198.57/160.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.31

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