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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160.79, 221.93 and 134.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160.79, 221.93 and 134.54 is: 185.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160.79 : 221.93 = 134.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160.79/221.93 = 134.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160.79x = 221.93 × 134.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160.79x = 29,858.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,858.46/160.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.70

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