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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160.84, 240.82 and 133.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160.84, 240.82 and 133.72 is: 200.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160.84 : 240.82 = 133.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160.84/240.82 = 133.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160.84x = 240.82 × 133.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160.84x = 32,202.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,202.45/160.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.21

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