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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160.90, 241.06 and 135.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160.90, 241.06 and 135.39 is: 202.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160.90 : 241.06 = 135.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160.90/241.06 = 135.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160.90x = 241.06 × 135.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160.90x = 32,637.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,637.11/160.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.84

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