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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160.88, 241.28 and 135.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160.88, 241.28 and 135.20 is: 202.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160.88 : 241.28 = 135.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160.88/241.28 = 135.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160.88x = 241.28 × 135.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160.88x = 32,621.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,621.06/160.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.77

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