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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160.98, 242.08 and 136.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160.98, 242.08 and 136.68 is: 205.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160.98 : 242.08 = 136.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160.98/242.08 = 136.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160.98x = 242.08 × 136.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160.98x = 33,087.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,087.49/160.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.54

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