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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160.83, 221.37 and 137.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160.83, 221.37 and 137.45 is: 189.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160.83 : 221.37 = 137.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160.83/221.37 = 137.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160.83x = 221.37 × 137.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160.83x = 30,426.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,426.20/160.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.18

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