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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160.89, 241.53 and 134.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160.89, 241.53 and 134.16 is: 201.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160.89 : 241.53 = 134.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160.89/241.53 = 134.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160.89x = 241.53 × 134.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160.89x = 32,403.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,403.66/160.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.40

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