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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160.83, 240.93 and 136.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160.83, 240.93 and 136.80 is: 204.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160.83 : 240.93 = 136.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160.83/240.93 = 136.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160.83x = 240.93 × 136.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160.83x = 32,959.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,959.22/160.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.93

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