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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160.95, 221.76 and 134.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160.95, 221.76 and 134.63 is: 185.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160.95 : 221.76 = 134.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160.95/221.76 = 134.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160.95x = 221.76 × 134.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160.95x = 29,854.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,854.44/160.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.49

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