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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160, 239.98 and 96.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160, 239.98 and 96.28 is: 144.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160 : 239.98 = 96.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160/239.98 = 96.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160x = 239.98 × 96.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160x = 23,105.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,105.27/160
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.41

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