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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160.88, 241.12 and 134.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160.88, 241.12 and 134.15 is: 201.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160.88 : 241.12 = 134.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160.88/241.12 = 134.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160.88x = 241.12 × 134.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160.88x = 32,345.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,345.58/160.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.05

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