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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160.89, 222.19 and 137.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160.89, 222.19 and 137.44 is: 189.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160.89 : 222.19 = 137.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160.89/222.19 = 137.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160.89x = 222.19 × 137.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160.89x = 30,538.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,538.43/160.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.81

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