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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160.79, 241.38 and 136.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160.79, 241.38 and 136.89 is: 205.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160.79 : 241.38 = 136.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160.79/241.38 = 136.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160.79x = 241.38 × 136.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160.79x = 33,042.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,042.51/160.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.51

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