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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160.97, 240.38 and 134.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160.97, 240.38 and 134.85 is: 201.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160.97 : 240.38 = 134.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160.97/240.38 = 134.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160.97x = 240.38 × 134.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160.97x = 32,414.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,414.57/160.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.38

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