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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160.94, 241.27 and 139.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160.94, 241.27 and 139.52 is: 209.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160.94 : 241.27 = 139.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160.94/241.27 = 139.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160.94x = 241.27 × 139.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160.94x = 33,662.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,662.24/160.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.16

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