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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160.99, 240.87 and 135.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160.99, 240.87 and 135.30 is: 202.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160.99 : 240.87 = 135.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160.99/240.87 = 135.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160.99x = 240.87 × 135.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160.99x = 32,591.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,591.12/160.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.45

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