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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160.99, 222.29 and 134.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160.99, 222.29 and 134.81 is: 186.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160.99 : 222.29 = 134.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160.99/222.29 = 134.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160.99x = 222.29 × 134.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160.99x = 29,968.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,968.48/160.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.15

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